CPLR 5401 · Article 54. Enforcement of Judgments Entitled to Full Faith and Credit Summary of Article
Definition
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§ 5401. Definition. In this article "foreign judgment" means any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state, except one obtained by default in appearance, or by confession of judgment.
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- Law content up to date as of July 3, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVP5401
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