Rhode Island § 9-34-7 - Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act
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§ 9-34-7. Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-34-7
§ 9-34-7. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
If the court in a proceeding under § 9-34-6 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is:
(1) 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
(2) Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 1, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 1, effective
July 3, 2021.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-34-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-34-7 cover?
Section 9-34-7 ("Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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