Applicability. — Delaware Code § 4802
Delaware Code § 4802 — Applicability.. Reproduced from the official Delaware Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4802. Applicability.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(1) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
(2) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
(1) A judgment for taxes;
(2) A fine or other penalty; or
(3) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.
71 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 65, § 2;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Delaware Code § 4802
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Applicability.
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