Rhode Island General Laws 9-34-7. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment
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If the court in a proceeding under § 9-34-6 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is:
(1) Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of a sister state entitled to full faith and credit in this state would be conclusive; and
(2) Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective July 3, 2021.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-34-7
- Court: means the superior court. See Rhode Island General Laws 9-34-2
- Foreign-country judgment: means a judgment of a court of a foreign country. See Rhode Island General Laws 9-34-2