Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-465.13:5 – Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment | Midpage
§ 8.01-465.13:5
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-465.13:5
Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
Effective Jul 1, 20142014, c. 462.
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.