California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §1715: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both: (1) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.

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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both: (1) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money. (2) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable. (b) This chapter 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 any of the following: (1) A judgment for taxes. (2) A fine or other penalty. (3) (A) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations. (B) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations may be recognized by a court of this state pursuant to Section 1723. (c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter.

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