Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment

NMSA 1978, § 39-4D-6 — under Article 4D.

NMSA 1978, § 39-4D-6

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. History: Laws 2009, ch. 142, § 6.