§ 1718 Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment

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§ 1718. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment

    (a) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.

    (b) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by
counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.