Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 39 - Judgments, Costs, Appeals. > Article 4D - Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, 39-4D-1 through 39-4D-11. > Section 39-4D-6 - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.

Section 39-4D-6 - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.

39-4D-6. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment.

A.     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.

B.     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.