Va. Code § 8.01-465.13:2

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 8.01-465.13:2 - Applicability

A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, 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 chapter 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 chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.

Va. Code § 8.01-465.13:2

2014, c. 462.

Added by Acts 2014 c. 462, § 1, eff. 7/1/2014.