NRS17.740. Applicability.  


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  •       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)