Applicability.

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  • (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2), this part applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
    • (a) grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money; and
    • (b) under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
  • (2) This part does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
    • (a) a judgment for taxes;
    • (b) a fine or other penalty; or
    • (c) 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 part applies to the foreign-country judgment.




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