New York § 5404 - 5404Stay
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5404 — 5404Stay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5404. 5404Stay
§ 5404. Stay. (a) Based upon security in foreign jurisdiction. If the judgment debtor shows the supreme court that an appeal from the foreign judgment is pending or will be taken, or that a stay of execution has been granted, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until the appeal is concluded, the time for appeal expires, or the stay of execution expires or is vacated, upon proof that the judgment debtor has furnished the security for the satisfaction of the judgment required by the state in which it was rendered. (b) Based upon other grounds. If the judgment debtor shows the supreme court any ground upon which enforcement of a judgment of the supreme court of this state would be stayed, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment for an appropriate period, upon requiring the same security for satisfaction of the judgment which is required in this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5404
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5404 cover?
Section 5404 ("5404Stay") 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.
How do I cite New York § 5404?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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