If the court in a proceeding under Section 6 of this act finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is:
§ 718.7.Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Chapter 12: Judgment · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 718.7 provides that once a foreign-country judgment is found entitled to recognition, it becomes conclusive between the parties to the same extent as a sister-state judgment entitled to full faith and credit, and is enforceable the same way as an Oklahoma judgment.
Full Text of § 718.7
1. Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of a sister state entitled to full faith and credit in this state would be conclusive; and
2. Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state.
Amendment History
Added by Laws 2009, SB 887, c. 283, §7, eff. 11/1/2009.
Plain-English Summary
Recognition isn't just a formal label — it carries real consequences. Once a court finds, in a proceeding under Section 718.6, that a foreign-country judgment qualifies for recognition under this act, that judgment becomes conclusive between the parties to the same extent a sister-state judgment entitled to full faith and credit would be.
It also becomes enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment an Oklahoma court rendered itself, at least to the extent it grants or denies a sum of money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens once a foreign-country judgment is recognized under this act?
It becomes conclusive between the parties to the same extent as a sister-state judgment entitled to full faith and credit, and enforceable the same way as a judgment rendered in Oklahoma.
Does recognition only affect the money portion of a foreign judgment?
Yes, the conclusive and enforceable effect described here applies to the extent the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.
Can the recognized judgment be enforced the same way as a local judgment?
Yes, Section 718.7(2) makes it enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
· Official source
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