N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5302
Applicability
Effective Jun 18, 2021
- (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.