Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 8807

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 8807 - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment

If the court in a proceeding under section 8806 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this Act, then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is: [2021, c. 689, §2(NEW).]

1.Conclusive. Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of another state entitled to full faith and credit in this State would be conclusive; and

[2021, c. 689, §2(NEW).]

2.Enforceable. Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this State.

[2021, c. 689, §2(NEW).]

14 M.R.S. § 8807

Added by 2022, c. 689,§ 2, eff. 8/8/2022, Chapter eff. 1/1/2023 by its own terms.