Illinois Statutes
§ 12-666 — Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
Illinois § 12-666
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE
Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.
Art.Article XII - Judgments - Enforcement
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Bluebook
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 12-666 (2026).
Text
(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.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 97-140, eff. 1-1-12.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 12-1001
Personal property exempt§ 12-1001.1
Automatic exemption§ 12-1002
Schedule of property§ 12-1003
When family entitled to exemptions§ 12-1004
Judgment for wages§ 12-1006
Exemption for retirement plans§ 12-101
Lien of judgment§ 12-102
Judgment against partnership§ 12-103
Representative capacity§ 12-104
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