As used in this article, the term “foreign judgment” means a judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court that is entitled to full faith and credit in this state.
History. Code 1981, § 9-12-131 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 380, § 1.
Cross references.
Georgia Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act, § 9-12-110 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Verdict and Judgment
Article 6 - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
§ 9-12-131. “Foreign Judgment” Defined
§ 9-12-132. Filing of Judgment; Force and Effect Following Filing
§ 9-12-134. Appeal or Stay of Foreign Judgment; Security for Satisfaction
§ 9-12-136. Actions to Enforce Judgments Preserved