Can judgments be enforced across state lines?

The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to enforce sister state judgments. Judgment creditors must domesticate foreign judgments through registration procedures. The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act streamlines this process in adopting states. Defendants can challenge jurisdiction or raise limited defenses. Once domesticated, judgments are enforceable using local procedures. Asset location determines optimal enforcement jurisdictions. International judgments face more complex recognition requirements. Time limits apply for enforcement actions. Interest rates and renewal rules follow judgment state law. Strategic planning considers defendant asset locations before filing suit. Multi-state defendants require coordinated enforcement strategies.

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