N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 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.

Source: Section 5301 — Definitions, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVP/5301 (updated Jun. 18, 2021; accessed Jan. 24, 2026).

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Jun. 18, 2021

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