6.40A.050 Recognition—How raised.

WA Rev Code § 6.40A.050 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 6.40A.050 Recognition—How raised.

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

[ 2009 c 363 § 6.]