This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
To domesticate an out-of-state judgment in California, follow this procedure: First, the creditor must file an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment (Form EJ-105). The application must be filed in the debtor's county of residence, pursuant to CCP § 1710.20(b).
To register a foreign judgment, one must file a new California lawsuit. If the California court recognizes the decision from the foreign court, it will issue an essentially identical judgment. Therefore, the California court does not have to rehash the substantive issues of the foreign lawsuit.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Enforcement of judgments issued by foreign courts in the United States is governed by the laws of the states. Enforcement cannot be accomplished by means of letters rogatory in the United States.
To register a foreign judgment, one must file a new California lawsuit. If the California court recognizes the decision from the foreign court, it will issue an essentially identical judgment. Therefore, the California court does not have to rehash the substantive issues of the foreign lawsuit.
Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments Type of PropertyCode Automobiles, Trucks, and other motor vehicles, including proceeds traced to the sale of the vehicle. CCP § 704.010 Art and Heirlooms & Jewelry CCP § 704.040 Relocation Benefits CCP § 704.180 Health Insurance Benefits and Disability Insurance Benefits CCP § 704.13027 more rows
Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments Type of PropertyCode Automobiles, Trucks, and other motor vehicles, including proceeds traced to the sale of the vehicle. CCP § 704.010 Art and Heirlooms & Jewelry CCP § 704.040 Relocation Benefits CCP § 704.180 Health Insurance Benefits and Disability Insurance Benefits CCP § 704.13027 more rows
Write the name and last known address of the judgment debtor in the space provided. You may also include any known aliases used by the judgment debtor. Fill in the last 4 digits of the judgment debtor's driver license number and state where it was issued, if you know them.
To register a foreign judgment, one must file a new California lawsuit. If the California court recognizes the decision from the foreign court, it will issue an essentially identical judgment.