Sec. 36A.006. 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 may 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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 390 (S.B. 944), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Chapter 36A - Enforcement of Judgments of Other Countries
Section 36A.003. Applicability
Section 36A.004. Standards for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.005. Personal Jurisdiction
Section 36A.006. Procedure for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.007. Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.008. Stay of Proceedings Pending Appeal of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.009. Statute of Limitations