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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-12-131. ‘‘Foreign judgment’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-12-131. ‘‘Foreign judgment’’ defined.

As used in this article, the term ‘‘foreign judgment’’ means a 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 this state.

## History

Code 1981, § 9-12-131, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 380, § 1.

## Cross References

Georgia Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act, § 9-12-110 et seq.