Statute 17 740

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)