Foreign Judgments

Foreign judgments are court decisions made by courts outside your home country. When someone wins a lawsuit abroad, they may want to enforce that ruling in their home country. However, to do so, the foreign judgment typically needs to be recognized and accepted by courts in the home country. The process involves assessing whether the foreign court had proper jurisdiction, followed fair procedures, and whether the judgment doesn’t violate local laws or public policy. Recognizing foreign judgments helps ensure consistency and respect for legal decisions across borders, facilitating international legal and commercial transactions.