Where a foreign law is applied, it must be proved as a fact. Some courts will recognise the laws of other states judicially. European Convention on Information on Foreign Law under the assistance of the Council of Europe, requires convention states to respond to requests from agencies in another signatory state with information on their law and procedure in civil and commercial fields as well as on their judicial organization.<\/p>\n
Generally, \u00a0the courts will recognize and enforce the decisions and orders of foreign courts. States vary in the degree to which they will recognize the decisions of the other courts. It will usually be necessary to apply to a local court for an order adapting or enforcing it. It will consider whether the foreign courts had proper jurisdiction over the matter.<\/p>\n
Enforcement may be refused if the foreign order is contrary to public policy. Courts will usually require reciprocity. The recognize decisions only where similar decisions by its domestic courts will be recognized in the other jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n
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