Rhode Island § 9-34-6 § 9-34-6. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-34-6 — § 9-34-6. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.

Rhode Island § 9-34-6

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-34Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-34-6 (2026).

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§ 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.
         

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§ 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.