§ 1C-1855 – Procedure for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment.
1C-1855. Procedure for recognition and nonrecognition 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 or nonrecognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in some other action, the […]
§ 1C-1856 – Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
1C-1856. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment. (a) If the court in a proceeding under G.S. 1C-1855 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: (1) Conclusive between the parties […]
§ 1C-1857 – Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign-country judgment.
1C-1857. Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign-country judgment. If a party establishes that an appeal from a foreign-country judgment is pending or will be taken, the court may stay any proceedings with regard to the foreign-country judgment until the appeal is concluded, the time for appeal expires without an appeal being taken, or the […]
§ 1C-1858 – Statute of limitations.
1C-1858. Statute of limitations. An action to recognize a foreign-country judgment must be commenced within the earlier of the time during which the foreign-country judgment is effective in the foreign country or 10 years from the date that the foreign-country judgment became effective in the foreign country. (2009-325, s. 2.)
§ 1C-1859 – Uniformity of interpretation.
1C-1859. Uniformity of interpretation. In applying and construing this Article, consideration may be given to promoting uniformity of interpretation with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (2009-325, s. 2.)
§ 1C-1860 – Severability.
1C-1860. Severability. The provisions of this Article are severable. If any part or application of this Article is invalid, then other parts or applications remain valid. (2015-107, s. 2.)
§ 1C-1850 – Short title.
1C-1850. Short title. This Article may be cited as the North Carolina Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act. (2009-325, s. 2.)
§ 1C-1851 – Definitions.
1C-1851. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Foreign country. – A government other than: a. The United States; b. A state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or c. Any other government with regard to which the decision in this State as to whether to recognize a judgment […]
§ 1C-1852 – Applicability; saving clause.
1C-1852. Applicability; saving clause. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Article 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) […]
§ 1C-1853 – Standards for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment.
1C-1853. Standards for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a court of this State shall recognize a foreign-country judgment to which this Article applies. (b) A court of this State shall not recognize a foreign-country judgment if: (1) The judgment was rendered under a judicial system that, […]