An action upon a judgment or decree rendered in a State, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States or in a foreign country is barred if by the laws of that jurisdiction, the action would there be barred and the judgment or decree would be incapable of being otherwise enforced there.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 12-307.
1973 Ed., § 12-307.
This section is referenced in § 12-308.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions
§ 12–301. Limitation of time for bringing actions
§ 12–302. Disability of plaintiff
§ 12–303. Absence or concealment of defendant
§ 12–304. Actions stayed by court or statute
§ 12–305. Actions against decedents’ estates
§ 12–306. Directions as to debts in a will. [Repealed]
§ 12–308. Actions by the United States
§ 12–309. Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice
§ 12–311. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by exposure to asbestos