Judgments Across Borders: Master the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to the enforcement of a foreign judgment?

Accepted Answer

Lack of exhaustion of appellate remedies in the foreign court

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Lack of jurisdiction

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Fraud or corruption in obtaining the judgment

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Violation of forum state public policy

Question 2

The doctrine of res judicata prevents relitigation of the same cause of action in a different court.

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True

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False

Question 3

Which theory of jurisdiction is NOT universally recognized in determining whether a court can recognize and enforce a foreign judgment?

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Extraterritorial

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Territorial

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Personal

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Subject matter

Question 4

How can public policy impact the recognition and enforcement of judgments from other countries?

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Public policy may prevent recognition or enforcement if it conflicts with the forum state's core principles.

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Public policy solely affects the enforcement of judgments involving money.

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Public policy is exclusively defined by the laws of the forum state.

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Public policy is a rigid concept with a narrow range of applications.

Question 5

How do the principles of comity and reciprocity influence the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments?

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They foster the recognition and enforcement of judgments between jurisdictions with comparable legal systems.

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They prevent the recognition and enforcement of judgments obtained through improper means.

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They permit the modification of foreign judgments before they can be enforced.

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They have no bearing on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act (UFMJRA)?

Accepted Answer

To create a uniform framework for recognizing and enforcing judgments from foreign countries

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To facilitate the collection of judgments against foreign defendants

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To promote international cooperation in civil litigation

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To protect the rights of judgment creditors

Question 7

The doctrine of comity is based on the principle of mutual respect between nations and governs the recognition and enforcement of judgments from:

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Foreign countries

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Other states within the United States

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Military tribunals

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Tribal courts

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts in determining whether to recognize a foreign judgment under the principle of comity?

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The economic impact of the judgment on the forum state

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The fairness of the proceedings in the foreign court

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The similarity of the foreign law to the law of the forum state

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The existence of a treaty between the two countries

Question 9

What is the legal effect of a foreign judgment that has been recognized by a court in the United States?

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It becomes a domestic judgment and can be enforced as such

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It is merely evidence of the underlying debt or obligation

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It is not binding on the parties and must be relitigated

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It can be modified or overturned by a domestic court

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters?

Accepted Answer

To establish a uniform framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

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To provide a mechanism for the resolution of international disputes

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To prohibit the recognition and enforcement of judgments from certain countries

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To be binding on the United States

Question 11

Which of the following is a key element of an effective choice of law provision in a contract?

Accepted Answer

Clear identification of the governing law

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Inclusion of exceptions for specific matters

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Placement of the provision at the end of the contract

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Lack of binding force on the parties

Question 12

True or False: The Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act applies to recognizing and enforcing judgments involving monetary damages.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 13

True or False: The doctrine of comity obligates courts to give full faith and credit to all foreign judgments.

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False

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True

Question 14

After a foreign judgment has been recognized and enforced in the United States, the original judgment:

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Serves as the basis for the enforcement action

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Is superseded by the U.S. judgment

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Is modified to conform to U.S. law

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Is dismissed as moot

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a factor that courts consider when applying the 'significant relationship' test for choice of law?

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The place where the goods were manufactured

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The place where the injury occurred

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The place where the parties reside

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The place where the tortfeasor's conduct occurred

Question 16

The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws provides a choice of law approach for torts that is based on:

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The most significant relationship to the occurrence and the parties

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The place where the injury occurred

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The place where the parties resided at the time of the injury

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The place where the tortfeasor's conduct occurred

Question 17

When considering the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, which principle is prioritized in balancing respect for foreign judgments with the protection of individual rights?

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Due process

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Comity

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Full Faith and Credit

Question 18

The principle of comity permits courts to:

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Decline to enforce foreign judgments that contravene their own public policy

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Modify foreign judgments to conform to the laws of the forum state

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Automatically enforce all foreign judgments without exception

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Enforce foreign judgments only if they are based on reciprocity

Question 19

An exception to the doctrine of sovereign immunity includes:

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Commercial activities of the foreign state

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Political activities of the foreign state

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Acts of terrorism committed by the foreign state

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Acts of war by the foreign state

Question 20

The Inter-American Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments aims to:

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Provide streamlined procedures for enforcing judgments among member states

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Abolish the doctrine of sovereign immunity for member states

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Establish a centralized authority for the enforcement of foreign judgments

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Limit the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments to specific categories of cases

Question 21

Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause, federal courts must treat judgments of other states with the same effect as judgments of their own courts if:

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The judgment was rendered by a court with proper jurisdiction and is not fraudulent.

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The judgment is not appealed.

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The judgment is consistent with federal law.

Question 22

The doctrine of comity is a principle of international law that:

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Requires courts to recognize and enforce foreign judgments as a matter of courtesy and respect, provided certain conditions are met.

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Gives foreign judgments the same effect as domestic judgments.

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Prohibits courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign judgments that violate public policy.

Question 23

In a mirror image recognition action, the defendant:

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Seeks to have a foreign judgment recognized and enforced in the forum state as if it were a domestic judgment.

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Requests that the foreign court set aside the judgment.

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Seeks to have the foreign judgment modified in the forum state.

Question 24

Which of the following factors is NOT considered by courts in determining whether to recognize a foreign judgment?

Accepted Answer

The language of the foreign judgment.

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The due process rights of the defendant in the original action.

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The reciprocity between the United States and the foreign country.

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The public policy of the forum state.

Question 25

The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements:

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Provides a framework for the recognition and enforcement of judgments entered in signatory countries based on agreed-upon choice of court clauses.

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Requires courts to give foreign judgments greater weight than domestic judgments.

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Prohibits the enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States.

Question 26

The principle of reciprocity in recognition of foreign judgments requires:

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That the United States will generally recognize judgments from countries that recognize judgments of the United States.

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That the United States will not recognize judgments from countries that have different legal systems.

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That the United States will only recognize judgments from countries with which it has a treaty.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for enforcement of a foreign judgment in the United States?

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The defendant must have waived his right to appeal the foreign judgment.

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The judgment must not violate the public policy of the United States.

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The judgment must be final and enforceable in the foreign country.

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The judgment must have been rendered by a competent court.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the recognition of a foreign judgment under the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

Accepted Answer

Adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard were not provided in the original proceeding.

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The judgment was rendered by a competent court.

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The judgment is final and conclusive.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts in determining whether to grant comity to a foreign judgment?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's nationality.

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The public policy concerns of the forum state.

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The reciprocity of the foreign country's laws.

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The nature of the underlying claim.

Question 30

Which of the following is a benefit of the Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act (UFMJRA)?

Accepted Answer

It provides a streamlined process for the recognition and enforcement of foreign money judgments.

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It eliminates the need for courts to consider the public policy of the foreign jurisdiction.

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It guarantees that foreign judgments will be enforced in all U.S. states.

Question 31

Which of the following is a limitation of the UFMJRA?

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It does not apply to judgments that are not for a sum of money.

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It only applies to judgments from countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments.

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It requires courts to give full faith and credit to all foreign judgments.

Question 32

Which of the following is a key concept in the doctrine of res judicata?

Accepted Answer

A valid and final judgment on the merits bars any subsequent action involving the same parties and the same cause of action.

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Foreign judgments are not entitled to res judicata effect.

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Judgments are only binding on the parties to the original action.

Question 33

Which of the following factors is considered by courts in determining whether to grant comity to a foreign judgment?

Accepted Answer

The nature and purpose of the judgment

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The language of the judgment

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The personal beliefs of the judge

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The political climate of the foreign country

Question 34

What is the purpose of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters?

Accepted Answer

To simplify and expedite the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments between participating countries.

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To create a uniform system of substantive law for all participating countries

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To abolish the doctrine of sovereign immunity

Question 35

Which of the following is a difference between the Full Faith and Credit Clause and the UFJRA?

Accepted Answer

The UFJRA applies to judgments from foreign countries, while the Full Faith and Credit Clause only applies to judgments from other states within the United States.

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The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires a higher level of scrutiny than the UFJRA.

Question 36

The doctrine of res judicata in the context of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments refers to:

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Preventing the relitigation of the same cause of action between the same parties in different courts.

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Requiring automatic recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments without further review.

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Allowing foreign judgments to be modified or overturned in domestic courts based on new evidence.

Question 37

When deciding whether to grant or deny comity to a foreign judgment, courts may consider which of the following factor(s)?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the United States and the foreign country.

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The personal beliefs of the judge.

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The age of the defendant.

Question 38

According to the Full Faith and Credit Clause, states must treat judgments from other states as they would their own, meaning:

Accepted Answer

They must give the same legal effect to out-of-state judgments.

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They must automatically enforce out-of-state judgments without any review.

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They may modify or overturn out-of-state judgments based on their own laws.

Question 39

The Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act (UFMJRA) primarily governs:

Accepted Answer

Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments for monetary damages.

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Recognition and enforcement of foreign family law judgments.

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Recognition and enforcement of foreign criminal judgments.

Question 40

Currently, the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters has been adopted by approximately:

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Over 70 countries.

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Less than 20 countries.

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Only European countries.

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Only the United States and Canada.

Question 41

One of the key benefits of recognizing foreign judgments is:

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It fosters international cooperation and comity.

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It promotes economic isolationism.

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It reduces the workload of domestic courts.

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It always leads to fair and just outcomes.

Question 42

Comity in the context of international law can be defined as:

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The voluntary recognition and enforcement of foreign laws and judgments based on principles of mutual respect.

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The mandatory recognition and enforcement of all foreign laws and judgments.

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The refusal to recognize or enforce any foreign laws or judgments.

Question 43

The doctrine of res judicata, as it applies to judgments from other courts, prevents:

Accepted Answer

The same parties from relitigating the same cause of action in a different court.

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The modification or reversal of foreign judgments in domestic courts.

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The enforcement of foreign judgments in domestic courts.

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The recognition of foreign judgments in domestic courts.

Question 44

Which of the following is a requirement for the recognition of a foreign judgment under the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

Accepted Answer

It must have final and conclusive effect in the issuing jurisdiction.

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It must be rendered by a court with international jurisdiction.

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It must not violate the public policy of the issuing jurisdiction.

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It must be in English.

Question 45

What is the purpose of the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements?

Accepted Answer

To provide a uniform framework for the recognition and enforcement of exclusive choice of court agreements in international commercial disputes.

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To create a single international court with jurisdiction over all commercial disputes.

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To abolish the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

Question 46

What is the principle of comity in the context of recognition and enforcement of judgments?

Accepted Answer

The recognition and enforcement of foreign laws and judgments based on mutual respect and reciprocity.

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The automatic enforcement of all foreign judgments without regard to the laws of the enforcing jurisdiction.

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The refusal to recognize or enforce any foreign judgment.

Question 47

What is the significance of the doctrine of res judicata in the context of recognition and enforcement of judgments?

Accepted Answer

It prevents the relitigation of the same cause of action between the same parties in different jurisdictions.

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It allows courts to modify or overturn foreign judgments.

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It requires courts to give full faith and credit to foreign judgments even if they are based on different laws.

Question 48

Which of the following is a factor to consider in determining whether to recognize a foreign judgment under the common law?

Accepted Answer

The public policy of the enforcing jurisdiction.

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The age of the parties involved.

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The religion of the parties involved.

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The political climate of the issuing jurisdiction.

Question 49

What is the difference between a final and a non-final judgment for the purpose of recognition and enforcement?

Accepted Answer

A final judgment is conclusive and binding on the parties, while a non-final judgment is subject to appeal or further proceedings.

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A final judgment is based on a jury verdict, while a non-final judgment is based on a judge's decision.

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A final judgment is enforceable in all jurisdictions, while a non-final judgment is enforceable only in the issuing jurisdiction.

Question 50

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments?

Accepted Answer

To interpret and apply the Full Faith and Credit Clause and other federal laws governing the enforcement of foreign judgments.

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To create a uniform set of rules for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

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To review all foreign judgments before they can be enforced in the United States.