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Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
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Enforcing the foreign judgment
7.1
Once a declaration of enforceability has been granted, how can the foreign judgment be enforced?
Singapore

Answer ... The party seeking enforcement of the foreign judgment (ie, the enforcement applicant) may apply for an enforcement order to enforce the court order. The enforcement order in this regard may be for one or more of the following:

  • an enforcement order for the seizure and sale of property;
  • an enforcement order for the delivery or possession of property;
  • an enforcement order for the attachment of a debt due to the enforcement respondent (ie, a party against which an enforcement order is sought or made) from a non-party, whether immediately or at some future date or at certain intervals in the future; or
  • an enforcement order to do anything specified in the court order.

The enforcement applicant may also apply for an order to examine the enforcement respondent under oath to find out what assets are available to pay off the debt owed to the enforcement applicant. If ordered, the enforcement respondent may be examined orally in court, required to make an affidavit or both on the properties which are owned by it beneficially or to which it will be entitled in the future.

For more information about this answer please contact: Nakoorsha A.K. from Nakoorsha Law Corporation
7.2
Can the foreign judgment be enforced against third parties?
Singapore

Answer ... Yes, this can be done when the enforcement applicant applies for an enforcement order for the attachment of a debt due to the enforcement respondent from a non-party.

For more information about this answer please contact: Nakoorsha A.K. from Nakoorsha Law Corporation
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