Delaware § 4809 - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.
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§ 4809. 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.
78 Del. Laws, c. 65, § 13;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4809 ("Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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