§ 9-34-3. Applicability.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(1) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
(2) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(b) This chapter 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:
(1) A judgment for taxes;
(2) A fine or other penalty; or
(3) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective July 3, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-34 - Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition ActHistory of Section.
Section 9-34-1. - Short title.
Section 9-34-2. - Definitions.
Section 9-34-3. - Applicability.
Section 9-34-4. - Standards for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
Section 9-34-5. - Personal jurisdiction.
Section 9-34-6. - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
Section 9-34-7. - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
Section 9-34-8. - Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign-country judgment.
Section 9-34-9. - Statute of limitations.
Section 9-34-10. - Uniformity of interpretation.
Section 9-34-11. - Savings clause.