Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (UEFJA)

The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (UEFJA) is a law that helps ensure that court decisions from one state can be recognized and enforced in another state within the U.S. This means if a court in one state awards a judgment (like money owed), the person owed can use the UEFJA to make that judgment valid and enforceable elsewhere. The act simplifies and standardizes the process, reducing the need for re-litigating the case in each state, thereby promoting consistent and efficient enforcement of judgments across state lines.