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DE HB104
Bill
Status
6/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Renames Chapter 48 of Title 10 from "Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act" to "Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act" to align with uniform law standards.
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Establishes that Delaware courts shall recognize foreign-country money judgments that are final and enforceable in their home jurisdiction, except for tax judgments, fines, penalties, and domestic relations matters.
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Creates mandatory grounds for non-recognition including: judgments from systems lacking impartial tribunals, lack of personal or subject matter jurisdiction, and improper notice to the defendant.
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Allows discretionary non-recognition based on fraud, conflicts with public policy, contradicting judgments, violations of dispute resolution agreements, and concerns about judicial integrity.
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Sets a 15-year statute of limitations for actions to recognize foreign-country judgments and establishes that recognized judgments have the same conclusive effect and enforceability as Delaware state court judgments.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Recognition Of Foreign-country Money Judgments.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/28/2011