Judgment Recognition
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal acceptance by a court of one jurisdiction of a judgment issued by a court in another jurisdiction, enabling enforcement or further legal effect within the recognizing jurisdiction.
The defendant contested the judgment recognition to prevent enforcement of the foreign ruling.
Forms
- judgment recognition
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Commentary
Judgment recognition often precedes enforcement and depends on principles of comity and reciprocity between jurisdictions.
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