What happens to foreign judgments if not acted upon within a certain period?

When a foreign judgment is not acted upon within a specified period, it generally becomes dormant. This means that it does not maintain its enforceability, nor does it operate as a lien against the debtor's property during that dormancy period. Dormancy usually occurs after a statutory time frame, which can vary by jurisdiction. Once a judgment becomes dormant, the creditor loses the ability to enforce it through legal means unless it is revived or the judgment is acted upon in a certain manner, such as filing for renewal within the applicable laws.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately reflect the status of foreign judgments that have not been pursued within a designated time. They may remain enforceable, have their priority adjusted, or experience an increase in value, but these outcomes are not typical or standard across jurisdictions. Thus, the process of dormancy effectively protects debtors from indefinite legal action relating to outdated judgments.