57-1-23.5. Civil liability for unauthorized person who exercises power of sale.
(1) As used in this section: "Unauthorized person" means a person who does not qualify as a trustee under Subsectionor. 57-1-21(1)(a)(i) (iv) "Unauthorized sale" means the exercise of a power of sale by an unauthorized person.
(2) An unauthorized person who conducts an unauthorized sale is liable to the trustor for the actual damages suffered by the trustor as a result of the unauthorized sale or $2,000, whichever is greater. In an action under Subsection, the court shall award a prevailing plaintiff the plaintiff's costs and attorney fees. (2)(a)