25-9-603. Applicability.
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25-9-603 . Applicability.
(1)Except as provided in subsection (2), this part applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(a)grants or denies 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 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 dissolution of marriage, 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.