Statute · New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5301 — Definitions
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5301
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 5301. Definitions. As used in this article the following definitions shall be applicable.
Citator
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5301 — Definitions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 5301. Definitions. As used in this article the following definitions shall be applicable.
(a) Foreign country. "Foreign country" means a government other than:
1. the United States;
2. a state, district, commonwealth, territory or insular possession of the United States; or
3. any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to whether to recognize a judgment of that government's courts is initially subject to determination under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution.
(b) Foreign country judgment. "Foreign country judgment" means a judgment of a court of a foreign country.