Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt ʌv ˈfɔːrən ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of recognizing and executing a judicial decision issued by a court in a foreign jurisdiction.
The company sought enforcement of foreign judgments to collect damages awarded by the overseas court.
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- enforcement of foreign judgments
- enforcement of foreign judgment
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Commentary
Enforcement of foreign judgments involves complex issues of international law and requires consideration of treaties or bilateral agreements; courts often assess public policy and jurisdictional grounds before enforcement.
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