Rhode Island § 9-35-3 - Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act

Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 9-35-3 — Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-35-3. Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-35-3

§ 9-35-3. Applicability.

(a) This chapter applies to a Canadian judgment to the extent the judgment is within the scope of § 9-34-3, if recognition of the judgment is sought to enforce the judgment.

(b) A Canadian judgment that grants both recovery of a sum of money and other relief may be registered under this chapter, but only to the extent of the grant of recovery of a sum of money.

(c) A Canadian judgment regarding subject matter both within and not within the scope of this chapter may be registered under this chapter, but only to the extent the judgment is with regard to subject matter within the scope of this chapter.

History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 2, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 2, effective July 3, 2021.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-35-3

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-35-3 cover?

Section 9-35-3 ("Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments 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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