Section 452 – Applicability.

• (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2), this part applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
  • (a) grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money; and
  • (b) under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.

• (2) This part does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
  • (a) a judgment for taxes;
  • (b) a fine or other penalty; or
  • (c) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

• (3) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this part applies to the foreign-country judgment.

Enacted by Chapter 370, 2020 General Session