§8803. Applicability
1.
Sum of money; enforceable.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this Act applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
A.
Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
B.
Is final, conclusive and enforceable under the law of the foreign country where it was rendered.
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Exclusions.
This Act does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
A.
A judgment for taxes;
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
B.
A fine or other penalty; or
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
C.
A judgment for divorce, support or maintenance or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
3.
Establish applicability.
A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this Act applies to the foreign-country judgment.
[PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).