§ 9-34-6. Procedure for recognition 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 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 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.