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Section 9-34-7. – Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.

§ 9-34-7. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment. If the court in a proceeding under § 9-34-6 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter 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 […]

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, […]