Ga. Code § 9-12-116

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 9-12-116 - Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgments

If the court in a proceeding under Code Section 9-12-115 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this article 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.

OCGA § 9-12-116

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 167,§ 2-1, eff. 7/1/2015.