Sec. 3.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), this act applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that both of the following apply:
(a) The judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.
(b) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, the judgment is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(2) This act does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is any of the following:
(a) A judgment for taxes.
(b) A fine or other penalty.
(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 act applies to the foreign-country judgment.
History: 2008, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 2008
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 20 of 2008 - Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act (691.1131 - 691.1143)
Section 691.1131 - Short Title.
Section 691.1132 - Definitions.
Section 691.1133 - Applicability of Act; Scope.
Section 691.1137 - Foreign-Country Judgment; Findings.
Section 691.1138 - Appeal; Stay of Proceedings.
Section 691.1139 - Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment; Commencement of Action.
Section 691.1140 - Applicability and Construction of Act; Promotion of Uniformity of Law.
Section 691.1141 - Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment Under Principles of Comity.