Sec. 6.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
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.