Conflicts of Law Flashcards
1
Q
Full Faith and Credit Requirements
A
(i) proper jurisdiction in rendering court
(ii) judgment was on the merits
(iii) judgment was final
2
Q
defenses to FFC
A
(i) judgment was penal
ii) judgment is subject to equitable defense in rendering state (e.g., was obtained by extrinsic, not intrinsic, fraud
3
Q
recognition of foreign country judgments
A
discretionary. courts look to whether (i) foreign court had jurisdiction, (ii) fair procedures were used in adjudicating the case
