§ Art. 2541 Execution of foreign judgments

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Art. 2541. Execution of foreign judgments

    A. A party seeking recognition or execution by a Louisiana court of a judgment or decree of a court of the United States or a territory thereof, or of any other state, or of any foreign country may either seek enforcement pursuant to R.S. 13:4241, et seq., or bring an ordinary proceeding against the judgment debtor in the proper Louisiana court, to have the judgment or decree recognized and made the judgment of the Louisiana court.

    B. In the latter case, a duly authenticated copy of the judgment or decree must be annexed to the petition.