CA Civ Proc Code Section 1715


(a)

Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both:

(1)

Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.

(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 any of the following:

(1)

A judgment for taxes.

(2)

A fine or other penalty.

(3)

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

(B)

A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations may be recognized by a court of this state pursuant to Section 1723.

(c)

A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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