CODE OF VIRGINIA

APPLICABILITY (§ 8.01-465.13:2)

A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, this chapter applies to a
foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:

   1. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

   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:

   1. A judgment for taxes;

   2. A fine or other penalty; or

   3. A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered
   in connection with domestic relations.

C. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of
establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.

HISTORY: 2014, c. 462.