(a) 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 Tennessee Code 26-6-206

  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Foreign-country judgment: means a judgment of a court of a foreign country. See Tennessee Code 26-6-202
(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.
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