Recognition of Foreign Judgment
/rɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ʌv ˈfɔrən ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal acceptance and enforcement by a court of one jurisdiction of a judicial decision made by a court in another jurisdiction.
The court granted recognition of the foreign judgment to enforce the creditor's rights.
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- recognition of foreign judgment
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Commentary
Recognition of foreign judgment is crucial for cross-border legal cooperation, requiring due regard to public policy and procedural fairness.
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