§ 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.