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

NM Stat § 39-4D-6 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

Effective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 142, § 14 made the act effective July 1, 2009.