1C-1855. Procedure for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment.
(a) 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.
(b) If recognition or nonrecognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in some other action, the issue of recognition may be raised by complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense. (2009-325, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 1C - Enforcement of Judgments
Article 20 - North Carolina Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
§ 1C-1852 - Applicability; saving clause.
§ 1C-1853 - Standards for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment.
§ 1C-1854 - Personal jurisdiction.
§ 1C-1855 - Procedure for recognition and nonrecognition of foreign-country judgment.
§ 1C-1856 - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
§ 1C-1857 - Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign-country judgment.
§ 1C-1858 - Statute of limitations.