Tennessee § 26-6-207 - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 26-6-207 — Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-6-207. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment.
If the court in a proceeding under § 26-6-206 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this part, 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. Acts 2019, ch. 278, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2019, ch. 278, § 5 provided that the act applies to all actions commenced on or after July 1, 2019, in which the issue of recognition of a foreign-country judgment is raised. Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 278, § 5. July 1, 2019.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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