N.Y. CPLR 5301

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553

Section 5301 - Definitions

As used in this article the following definitions shall be applicable.

(a) Foreign country. "Foreign country" means a government other than:

1. the United States;

2. a state, district, commonwealth, territory or insular possession of the United States; or

3. any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to whether to recognize a judgment of that government's courts is initially subject to determination under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution.

(b) Foreign country judgment. "Foreign country judgment" means a judgment of a court of a foreign country.

N.Y. CPLR 5301

Amended by New York Laws 2021 , ch. 127, Sec. 2, eff. 6/11/2021.