An action to recognize a foreign-country judgment must be commenced within the later of the time during which the foreign-country judgment is effective in the foreign country or 5 years from the date that the foreign-country judgment became final, conclusive, and enforceable in the foreign country.
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.