1.    If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition must be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 28-20.3-05

  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.

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.