CPLR 5302 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 5301 Definitions up ARTICLE 53 Recognition of Foreign Country Money Judgments next SECTION 5303 Recognition enforcement, and proceedings Viewing most recent revision (from 2021-06-18) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2021-06-18 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 5302 Applicability Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 53 § 5302. Applicability. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) of this section, the provisions of this article apply to a foreign country judgment to the extent that such judgment: 1. grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and 2. under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive and enforceable even though an appeal therefrom is pending or it is subject to appeal. (b) This article does not apply to a foreign country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent the judgment is: 1. a judgment for taxes; 2. a fine or penalty; or 3. a judgment for divorce, support or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations. (c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign country judgment has the burden of establishing that this article applies to the foreign country judgment.