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§ 1715 (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both: (1) Gran…

Part 3: Of Special Proceedings of a Civil Nature | Title 11: Money Judgments of Other Jurisdictions | Chapter 2: Foreign-Country Money Judgments

(a)  Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both:

(1)  Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.

(2)  Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.

(b)  This chapter does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is any of the following:

(1)  A judgment for taxes.

(2)  A fine or other penalty.

(3)  (A) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

(c)  A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter.

Amendment history: Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 212, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.