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A small claims trial may have explained the dispute that triggered an extortion investigation into a Kaysville city councilman, but it’s been canceled

A Kaysville city councilman on Thursday canceled a trial that might have provided more details into a dispute over a tractor-trailer dolly that triggered an extortion investigation into the councilman’s alleged actions.

Councilman Dave Adams had reported that Daren Deru, a Layton businessman had stolen his dolly. When the theft investigation didn’t result in charges, Adams filed a small claims lawsuit against Deru in July.

Meanwhile, the police the investigation into the alleged theft of the dolly triggered an extortion investigation into Adams. No charges have been filed against Adams.

A Davis County Justice Court judge on Thursday morning approved a request from Adams’ attorney to cancel the small claims trial set for the afternoon.