§ 1C-1852. Applicability; saving clause.
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§ 1C-1852. Applicability; saving clause.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in subsection
(b)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.
(b)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 alimony, support, or maintenance in matrimonial or family matters.
(c)A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this Article applies to the foreign-country judgment.
(d)This Article does not prevent the recognition under principles of comity or otherwise of a foreign-country judgment to which this Article does not apply. (2009-325, s. 2.)