New York § 5302 - 5302Applicability
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5302 — 5302Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5302. 5302Applicability
§ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5302
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5302 cover?
Section 5302 ("5302Applicability") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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