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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 8
Civil Practice Law & Rules
ARTICLE 54
Enforcement of Judgments Entitled to Full Faith and Credit Summary of Article
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SECTION 5402
Filing and status of foreign judgments
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SECTION 5401
Definition
Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 54
§ 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.