Applicability
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-20.3-02
in effect28-20.3-02. Applicability
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to a foreign-country
judgment to the extent the judgment:
a. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
b. Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive and
enforceable.
2. 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 the judgment is:
a. A judgment for taxes;
b. A fine or other penalty; or
c. A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in
connection with domestic relations.
3. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of
establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.
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