Section 6-9-252

Section 6-9-252Applicability of article.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), 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) This article 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:



(1) a judgment for taxes;



(2) a fine or other penalty; or



(3) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.



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

(Act 2012-470, p. 1296, §3.)