New York Consolidated Laws

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5401 (2026)

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.