Alabama § 6-9-255 - Action Seeking Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-9-255 — Action Seeking Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-9-255. Action Seeking 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.
(c) The party seeking recognition is required to provide the court with a certified copy of the judgment, and if not in English, an English translation which complies with the requirements of Alabama law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-9-255 cover?
Section 6-9-255 ("Action Seeking Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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