Current through 2024 Public Law 457
Section 9-34-3 - Applicability(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter 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.(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: (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.(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.Added by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 156,§ 1, eff. 7/3/2021.Added by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 134,§ 1, eff. 7/3/2021.