§ 34-54-12-1 Applicability

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34-54-12-1 Applicability

    Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to a foreign country judgment to the extent that the judgment:

        (1) grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

        (2) under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.

    (b) 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 that the judgment is:

        (1) a judgment for taxes;

        (2) a fine or other penalty; or

        (3) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

    (c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign country judgment.