§ 9-12-111. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Foreign country” means a government other than: The United States; Any 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 such government’s court is initially […]
§ 9-12-112. Applicability; Burden of Proof
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, this article applies to any foreign-country judgment to the extent that such 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 article shall not apply to a […]
§ 9-12-82. When Money Judgment Outside County of Defendant’s Residence Creates Lien Against Third Parties Without Notice
As against bona fide purchasers for value without actual notice of a judgment or other third parties acting in good faith and without notice who have acquired a transfer or lien binding the defendant’s property, no money judgment obtained in any court of this state or federal court in this state outside the county of […]
§ 9-12-113. Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign-Country Judgments
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a court of this state shall recognize a foreign-country judgment meeting the requirements of Code Section 9-12-112. A court of this state shall not recognize a foreign-country judgment if: The judgment was rendered under a judicial system that does not provide impartial tribunals or […]
§ 9-12-83. When Money Judgment Creates Lien on Land Located Outside County in Which Obtained Against Third Parties Without Notice
No money judgment obtained in any court of this state or federal court in this state shall create any lien on land in any county other than that in which it was obtained as against the interests of third parties acting in good faith and without notice who have acquired a transfer or lien binding […]
§ 9-12-114. Recognition of Personal Jurisdiction
A foreign-country judgment shall not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if: The defendant was served personally in the foreign country; The defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceedings other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceedings or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court over […]
§ 9-12-84. When Money Judgment Against Nonresident Creates Lien on Land Within State Against Third Parties Without Notice
As against the interests of third parties acting in good faith and without notice who have acquired a transfer or lien binding any real estate situated in this state owned by a nonresident, no money judgment obtained in any court of this state or federal court in this state against the nonresident shall create a […]
§ 9-12-115. Procedure for Recognition
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 such 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 third-party claim. Chapter […]
§ 9-12-85. Deeds, Mortgages, Judgments, or Liens Between Parties Not Affected by Money Judgments
Nothing in Code Sections 9-12-81 and 9-12-82 shall be construed to affect the validity or force of any deed, mortgage, judgment, or other lien of any kind as between the parties thereto. History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 106, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § 2781; Civil Code 1910, § 3323; Code 1933, § 39-704.
§ 9-12-116. Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgments
If the court in a proceeding under Code Section 9-12-115 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this article then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is: Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of […]