(a) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
(b) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.
(c) The party seeking recognition is required to provide the court with a certified copy of the judgment, and if not in English, an English translation which complies with the requirements of Alabama law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 11 - Alabama Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
Section 6-9-250 - Short Title.
Section 6-9-251 - Definitions.
Section 6-9-252 - Applicability of Article.
Section 6-9-253 - Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgments.
Section 6-9-254 - Lack of Personal Jurisdiction; Recognition Sought.
Section 6-9-255 - Action Seeking Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment.
Section 6-9-256 - Judgment Conclusive and Enforceable.
Section 6-9-257 - Stay of Proceedings on Appeal.
Section 6-9-258 - Commencement of Action.