§ 26-6-202. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Foreign country” means a government other than: The United States; A state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or Any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to whether to recognize a judgment of that government’s courts is initially subject to […]
§ 26-6-203. Applicability
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this part applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment: Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable. This part does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if […]
§ 26-6-204. Standards for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c), a court of this state shall recognize a foreign-country judgment to which this part applies. A court of this state may not recognize a foreign-country judgment if: The judgment was rendered under a judicial system that does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the […]
§ 26-6-205. Personal Jurisdiction
A foreign-country judgment may not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if: The defendant was served with process personally in the foreign country; The defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceeding, other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceeding or of contesting the jurisdiction of the […]
§ 26-6-206. Procedure for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition must be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment. 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.
§ 26-6-104. Effect and Treatment of Authenticated Foreign Judgment — Foreign Defamation Judgment
A copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with the acts of congress or the statutes of this state may be filed in the office of the clerk of any circuit or chancery court of this state. The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of a court […]
§ 26-6-105. Service of Process — Enforcement Proceeding Delayed
At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or the judgment creditor’s lawyer shall make and file with the clerk of the court an affidavit setting forth the name and last known post office address of the judgment debtor, and the judgment creditor. Promptly upon the filing of the foreign […]
§ 26-6-101. Short Title
This part may be cited as the “Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.”
§ 26-6-102. Construction for Uniformity
This part shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
§ 26-6-103. “Foreign Judgment” Defined
As used in this part, “foreign judgment” means any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state.