Procedure for recognition

(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 such 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 third-party claim. (c) Chapter 11 of this title shall apply to any claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim for recognition of a foreign-country judgment. (Code 1981, § 9-12-115, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 996, § 2-1/SB 65.) Effective date. — This Code section became effective July 1, 2015. See editor’s note for applicability.