17.740 - Applicability. - Nevada Statutes

17.740  Applicability.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, NRS 17.700 to 17.820, inclusive, apply to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:

      (a) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

      (b) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive and enforceable.

      2.  NRS 17.700 to 17.820, inclusive, do 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:

      (a) A judgment for taxes;

      (b) A fine or other penalty; or

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

      3.  A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that NRS 17.700 to 17.820, inclusive, apply to the foreign-country judgment.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 147)