N.D. Cent. Code § 28-20.3-02

Current through 2024 Legislative Session

Section 28-20.3-02 - Applicability

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent the judgment:

a. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

b. Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive and enforceable.

2. 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 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 chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.

N.D.C.C. § 28-20.3-02

Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 226 (SB 2169),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.