§ 718.3 Applicability

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§ 718.3. Applicability
 

    A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act 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. The Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act 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 divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

    C. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act applies to the foreigncountry judgment.