§ 9-12-111 - Definitions - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 9-12-111 (2010)
9-12-111. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Foreign judgment" means any judgment of a foreign state granting or denying recovery of a sum of money other than a judgment for taxes, a fine or other penalty, or a judgment for support in matrimonial or family matters.

(2) "Foreign state" means any governmental unit other than:

(A) The United States;

(B) Any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or

(C) The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.