Applicability.

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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, this article applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:

  1. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

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

(2) This article 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:

  1. A judgment for taxes;

  2. A fine or other penalty; or

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

(3) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this article applies to the foreign-country judgment.

Source: L. 2008: Entire article R&RE, p. 100, § 1, effective August 5.


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