Oklahoma § 12-718.3 - Applicability

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-718.3 — Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-718.3. Applicability

A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this

section, the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act

applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the

judgment:

1. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

2. Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is

final, conclusive, and enforceable.

B. The Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act

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:

1. A judgment for taxes;

2. A fine or other penalty; or

3. A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other

judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

C. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment

has the burden of establishing that the Uniform Foreign-Country

Money Judgments Recognition Act applies to the foreign-country

judgment.

Added by Laws 2009, c. 283, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-718.3

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-718.3 cover?

Section 12-718.3 ("Applicability") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 12-718.3?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-718.3 apply to my situation?

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