Applicability — Maine Code § 8803.
Maine Code § 8803. — Applicability. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 8803.. Applicability
1. Sum of money; enforceable. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this Act applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
A. Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
B. Is final, conclusive and enforceable under the law of the foreign country where it was rendered. [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
2. Exclusions. This Act 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:
A. A judgment for taxes; [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
B. A fine or other penalty; or [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
C. A judgment for divorce, support or maintenance or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations. [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
3. Establish applicability. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this Act applies to the foreign-country judgment.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 8803.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Applicability
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