Sec. 12-666. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
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Sec. 12-666. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
(a)If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
(b)If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.