For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "District" means the District of Columbia.
(2) "Foreign judgment" means any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court that is entitled to full faith and credit in the District.
(3) "Superior Court" means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-351.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 8-173, the "Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act of 1990," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-56, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 1990, and July 10, 1990, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 18, 1990, it was assigned Act No. 8-240 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
A copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with the laws of the District may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court ("Clerk"). A foreign judgment filed with the Clerk shall have the same effect and be subject to the same procedures, defenses, or proceedings for reopening, vacating, or staying as a judgment of the Superior Court and may be enforced or satisfied in the same manner.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-352.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
(a) At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or the judgment creditor's lawyer shall make and file with the Clerk an affidavit that sets forth the names and last known addresses of the judgment debtor and the judgment creditor.
(b) Promptly upon the filing of the foreign judgment and the affidavit, the Clerk shall mail notice of the filing of the foreign judgment to the judgment debtor at the address given and shall make a note of the mailing in the docket. The notice shall include the name and address or name and post office address of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor's lawyer, if any, in the District. The judgment creditor may mail a notice of the filing of the foreign judgment to the judgment debtor and may file proof of mailing with the Clerk. Lack of mailing notice of filing by the Clerk shall not affect the enforcement proceedings if proof of mailing by the judgment creditor has been filed.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-353.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
(a) Upon proof that the judgment debtor has furnished the security for the satisfaction of the judgment required by the state in which the judgment is rendered, and if the judgment debtor shows the Superior Court that an appeal from the foreign judgment is pending or shall be taken or that a stay of execution has been granted, the Superior Court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until:
(1) The appeal is concluded;
(2) The time for appeal expires; or
(3) The stay of execution expires or is vacated.
(b) If the judgment debtor shows the Superior Court any ground upon which enforcement of a judgment of the Superior Court would be stayed, the Superior Court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment for an appropriate period upon requiring the same security for satisfaction of a judgment that is required in the District.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-354.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
Any person filing a foreign judgment shall pay to the Clerk the fee established by the Superior Court. Fees for docketing, transcription, or other enforcement proceedings shall be as provided for judgments of the Superior Court.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-355.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
The right of a judgment creditor to bring an action to enforce a judgment in lieu of proceeding under this subchapter remains unimpaired.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-356.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
This subchapter shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of jurisdictions that enact it.
(Oct. 2, 1990, D.C. Law 8-173, § 2(b), 37 DCR 5005.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 15-357.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-173, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 15-351.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (1964). See 13 Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
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Alabama
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1986, No. 86-713
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10-2-1986
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Code 1975, §§ 6-9-230 to 6-9-238.
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Alaska
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1972, c. 69
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8-16-1972
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AS 09.30.200 to 09.30.270.
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Arizona
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1971, c. 80
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8-13-1971
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A.R.S §§ 12-1701 to 12-1708.
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Arkansas
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1989, No. 501
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3-13-1989
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A.C.A. §§ 16-66-601 to 16-66-608.
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Colorado
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1969, c. 198
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7-1-1969
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West"s C.R.S.A. §§ 13-53-101 to 13-53-108.
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Connecticut
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1973, No. 73-498
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6-17-1973
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C.G.S.A. §§ 52-604 to 52-609.
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Delaware
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65 Del.Laws c. 333
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6-30-1986
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10 Del.C. §§ 4781 to 4787.
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District of Columbia
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1990, D.C.Law 8-173
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10-2-1990
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D.C. Official Code, 2001 Ed. §§ 15-351 to 15-357.
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Florida
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1984, c. 84-5
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10-1-1984
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West"s F.S.A. §§ 55.501 to 55.509.
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Georgia
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1986, Act No. 1326
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7-1-1986
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O.C.G.A. §§ 9-12-130 to 9-12-138.
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Hawaii
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1983, c. 31
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HRS §§ 636C-1 to 636C-8.
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Idaho
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1974, c. 64
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7-1-1974
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I.C. §§ 10-1301 to 10-1308.
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Illinois
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1991, P.A. 87-358
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9-9-1991
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S.H.A. 735 ILCS 5/12-650 to 5/12-657.
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Indiana
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2010, P.L.63-2010
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West"s A.I.C. 34-54-11-1 to 34-54-11-7.
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Iowa
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1979, ch. 138
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1-1-1980
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I.C.A. §§ 626A.1 to 626A.8.
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Kansas
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1970, c. 243
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7-1-1970
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K.S.A. §§ 60-3001 to 60-3008.
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Kentucky
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1990, c. 317
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KRS 426.950 to 426.975.
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Louisiana
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1985, No. 464
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LSA-R.S. 13:4241 to 13:4247.
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Maine
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1975, c. 335
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5-22-1975
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14 M.R.S.A. §§ 8001 to 8008.
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Maryland
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1987, c. 497
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7-1-87
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Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, §§ 11-801 to 11-807.
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Michigan
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1996, No. 502
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6-1-1997
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M.C.L.A. §§ 691.1171 to 691.1179.
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Minnesota
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1977, c. 51
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7-1-1977
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M.S.A. §§ 548.26 to 548.33.
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Mississippi
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1984, c. 403
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7-1-1984
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Code 1972, §§ 11-7-301 to 11-7-309.
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Missouri
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1-1-1988
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V.A.M.R.Civ.Proc.R. 74.14.
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Montana
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1989, c. 66
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10-1-1989
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MCA 25-9-501 to 25-9-508.
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Nebraska
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1993, LB 458
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1-1-1994
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R.R.S. 1943, §§ 25-1587.01 to 25-1587.09.
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Nevada
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1979, c. 656
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N.R.S. 17.330 to 17.400.
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New Hampshire
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1994, 266:1
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6-6-1994
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RSA 524-A:1 to 524-A:8.
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New Jersey
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1997, c. 204
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7-14-1997
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N.J.S.A. 2A:49A-25 to 2A:49A-33.
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New Mexico
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1989, c. 256
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NMSA 1978, §§ 39-4A-1 to 39-4A-6.
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New York
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1970, c. 982
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9-1-1970
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McKinney"s CPLR 5401 to 5408.
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North Carolina
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1989, c. 747
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10-1-1989
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G.S. §§ 1C-1701 to 1C-1708.
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North Dakota
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1969, c. 294
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7-1-1969
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NDCC 28-20.1-01 to 28-20.1-08.
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Ohio
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1983, S. 23
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7-29-1983
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R.C. §§ 2329.021 to 2329.027.
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Oklahoma
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1968, c. 170
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4-15-1968
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12 Okl.St.Ann. §§ 719 to 726.
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Oregon
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1955, c. 647
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ORS 24.105 to 24.175.
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Pennsylvania
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1965, c. 647
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5-21-1965
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42 Pa.C.S.A. § 4306.
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Rhode Island
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1985, c. 104
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Gen.Laws 1956, §§ 9-32-1 to 9-32-8.
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South Carolina
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1993, Act No. 80
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6-11-1993
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Code 1976, §§ 15-35-900 to 15-35-960.
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South Dakota
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1975, c. 160
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SDCL 15-16A-1 to 15-16A-10.
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Tennessee
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1976, c. 530
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3-17-1978
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T.C.A. §§ 26-6-101 to 26-6-108.
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Texas
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1985, c. 959
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9-1-1985
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V.T.C.A., Civil Practice & Remedies Code §§ 35.001 to 35.008.
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Utah
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1983, c. 169
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7-1-1983
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U.C.A.1953, §§ 78B-5-301 to 78B-5-307.
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Virgin Islands
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1992, Act No. 5777
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5 V.I.C. §§ 551 to 558.
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Virginia
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1988, c. 539
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Code 1950, §§ 8.01-465.1 to 8.01-465.5.
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Washington
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1953, c. 191
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West"s RCWA 6.36.010 to 6.36.910.
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West Virginia
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1989, c. 3
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Code 55-14-1 to 55-14-8.
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Wisconsin
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1965, c. 379
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11-24-1965
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W.S.A. 806.24.
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Wyoming
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1965, c. 47
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2-11-1965
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Wyo.Stat.Ann. §§ 1-17-701 to 1-17-707.
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