Applicability.
Utah Code § 78B-5-452
in effect78B-5-452. Applicability.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2), this part applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(a) grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money; and
(b) under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(2) This part does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies the recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
(a) a judgment for taxes;
(b) a fine or other penalty; or
(c) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(3) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this part applies to the foreign-country judgment.
Enacted by Chapter 370, 2020 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter5/78B-5-S452.html?v=C78B-5-S452_2020051220200512Fetched: 10/26/2026