Section 9-34-10. – Uniformity of interpretation.
§ 9-34-10. Uniformity of interpretation. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective […]
Section 9-34-11. – Savings clause.
§ 9-34-11. Savings clause. This chapter does not prevent the recognition under principles of comity or otherwise of a foreign-country judgment not within the scope of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective July 3, 2021.
Section 9-34-12. – Transitional provision.
§ 9-34-12. Transitional provision. This chapter applies to all actions commenced on or after the effective date of this chapter [July 3, 2021] in which the issue of recognition of a foreign-country judgment is raised. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective July […]
Section 9-34-13. – Official comments.
§ 9-34-13. Official comments. It is the intention of the general assembly that the official comments to the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act as approved and recommended for enactment in all the states by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 2005 represent the express legislative intent of the general assembly […]
Section 9-34-8. – Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign-country judgment.
§ 9-34-8. 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, or the appellant has had sufficient […]
Section 9-34-9. – Statute of limitations.
§ 9-34-9. 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 twenty (20) years from the date that the foreign-country judgment became effective in the foreign country. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, […]
Section 9-34-1. – Short title.
§ 9-34-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective July 3, 2021.
Section 9-34-2. – Definitions.
§ 9-34-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Court” means the superior court. (2) “Foreign country” means a government other than: (i) The United States; (ii) A state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or (iii) Any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to […]
Section 9-34-3. – Applicability.
§ 9-34-3. Applicability. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter 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) This […]
Section 9-34-4. – Standards for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
§ 9-34-4. Standards for recognition of foreign-country judgment. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a court of this state shall recognize a foreign-country judgment to which this chapter applies. (b) A court of this state may not recognize a foreign-country judgment if: (1) The judgment was rendered under […]