Affidavit In Support Of Application To Record Foreign Judgment In New Jersey {10519}

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION TO RECORD A FOREIGN JUDGMENT IN NEW JERSEY (FORM A). This package provides instructions on how to record a money judgment obtained from a foreign jurisdiction in New Jersey. The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:49A-25 et seq.) permits a judgment, decree, or order of the United States or of any other Court which is entitled to full faith and credit in this State to be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey. Pursuant to Enron (Thrace) Exploration & Production v. Clapp, 378 N.J. Super. 8 (App. Div. 2005), foreign country money judgments are enforceable in the same manner as the judgment of a sister state which is entitled to full faith and credit, provided that the provisions of the Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:49A- 16 to 24, are met. The Clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the Superior Court of this State. Upon recording, the Clerk will issue a notice to the defendant providing 14 days during which the defendant may file an objection to the judgment. No execution of process can occur during that 14-day period. Any questions concerning the filing of foreign judgments should be directed to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office at 609-421-6100. New Jersey Court Rule. 1:21 states, an attorney submitting an affidavit or certification in support of a foreign judgment must be licensed and/or eligible to practice law in the State of New Jersey and in good standing. www.FormsWorkflow.com