Recognition of Foreign Judgments
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən əv ˈfɔːrɪn ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a court in one jurisdiction accepts and enforces a judgment rendered by a court in another jurisdiction.
The company sought recognition of foreign judgments to enforce the overseas court's ruling in the domestic court.
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- recognition of foreign judgment
- recognitions of foreign judgments
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Commentary
Recognition of foreign judgments facilitates cross-border legal cooperation but often requires that the original judgment meets criteria such as jurisdictional validity and finality.
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