Iowa Code § 626B.106
Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2015
As of January 1, 2012
1. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
1. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
2. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.
2. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.
Section applies to all actions commenced on or after July 1, 2010, in which the issue of recognition of a foreign-country judgment is raised; 2010 Acts, ch 1053, §12
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