Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-465.13:5
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A. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment. 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. 2014, c. 462 .
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