North Carolina § 1C-1856 - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
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§ 1C-1856. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
If the court in a proceeding under G.S. 1C-1855 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this Article then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is: Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of a sister state entitled to full faith and credit in this State would be conclusive; and Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this State. Article 17 of this Chapter does not apply to the enforcement of foreign-country judgments recognized under this Article. History (2009-325, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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