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MS HB1450

MS HB1450
Foreign judgment; authorize courts to consider due process and fraud issues.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act Create To The "foreign Fraudulent Judgment Protection Act"; To Provide That A Court May Consider The Issue Of Due Process And Fraud When Enforcing Foreign Judgments; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Foreign Fraudulent Judgment Protection Act," allows courts in Mississippi to consider the issues of due process and fraud before enforcing a foreign judgment. If the court finds merit in the due process or fraud claims, the court must resolve those issues in a competent jurisdiction before enforcing the foreign judgment, and it must issue a protective order prohibiting the enforcement of the foreign judgment in Mississippi. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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