RCW 6.40A.050
Recognition—How raised.
(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.
[ 2009 c 363 § 6.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments
Chapter 6.40A - Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
6.40A.030 - Recognition of foreign-country judgments—Grounds for nonrecognition.
6.40A.040 - Personal jurisdiction.
6.40A.050 - Recognition—How raised.
6.40A.060 - Judgments entitled to recognition—Enforceability.
6.40A.070 - Stay in case of appeal.
6.40A.080 - Time limitations for commencement of action.
6.40A.900 - Uniformity of interpretation.
6.40A.902 - Chapter applies to actions commenced on or after July 26, 2009.