California § 1718 - If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1718 — If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1718. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the
(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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