§ 24.355 Applicability to judgments

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24.355. Applicability to judgments

    (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, ORS 24.350 to 24.400 apply 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) ORS 24.350 to 24.400 do 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 divorce, 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 ORS 24.350 to 24.400 apply to the foreign-country judgment.