In Romania, the legislature deemed it necessary to establish a special procedure aimed at ensuring the continuity of foreign judgements in Romania, specifically for the recognition and forced execution in Romania of foreign judgments in Romania. The jurisprudence on recognizing foreign judgments reflects the involvement of Romanian courts in maintaining the integrity of the Romanian legal system and balancing international law. The Romanian Code of Civil Procedure provides the legal framework for recognizing a foreign sentence in Romania, including a standard procedure for obtaining recognition of foreign judgements in Romania. This article examines aspects such as the conditions for recognizing foreign judgments in Romania, the competent court, the necessary documentation for recognition, the stamp duty for recognizing a foreign sentence in Romania, and forced execution in Romania. The Romanian law firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates recommends contacting a civil lawyer in Romania or a judgement enforcement attorney in Romania from our team, who can guide you through the foreign judgment recognition process in Romania, ensuring all steps required by the Romanian Code of Civil Procedure are met, as well as through the forced execution process if a judgment is not voluntarily complied with.

Civil lawyer in Romania. Conditions for recognition of foreign judgments in Romania

The Romanian Code of Civil Procedure establishes several conditions for recognizing in Romania a judgment issued by a court from another jurisdiction. One of the most important conditions is that the foreign sentence must be a definitive sentence to be recognized. Another requirement set forth by the Romanian Code of Civil Procedure involves the jurisdiction of the court that issued the judgment in adjudicating the case. Additionally, a definitive sentence in Romania (a foreign sentence in Romania) can be recognized if there is reciprocity between Romania and the issuing country regarding its effects. The jurisprudence on recognizing foreign judgments reflects a tendency by the courts toward applying a uniform practice concerning the conditions for recognition.

A petition for recognition of a foreign sentence in Romania is within the jurisdiction of the court where the party who has refused to recognize the foreign judgment resides or, as the case may be, is based. Along with the petition, a copy of the foreign sentence in Romania, the proof that it is a definitive sentence, a copy of the proof of service of the summons, and any other necessary documents must be submitted to obtain recognition. A litigation lawyer can assist you with the recognition of foreign judgments, which is a complex process requiring a professional approach from a legal specialist. An enforcement lawyer in Romania can provide more details about this procedure, the conditions that must be met, the stamp duty for recognizing foreign judgments in Romania, and the steps to follow.

Judgement enforcement attorney in Romania. Forced execution in Romania of a definitive sentence in Romania

In practice, there are numerous instances where judgments are not voluntarily enforced, which is why Romanian law practitioners have provided the possibility of resorting to forced execution in Romania, provided that the judgment represents an enforceable title in Romania. It is important to note, however, that foreign judgments in Romania involving provisional measures or those issued with provisional enforceability cannot be enforced. For forced execution in Romania, an application for approval must be submitted, which will be resolved by judgment. According to the provisions of the Romanian Code of Civil Procedure, “based on the final decision approving the enforcement, an enforceable title in Romania is issued, under Romanian law, with the approval judgment mentioned in the title.” Thus, an enforcement lawyer in Romania or a judgement enforcement attorney in Romania from our team can assist you in the enforcement procedure of a foreign judgment if it is not voluntarily complied with.

“Recognition of foreign judgments in Romania can be a complex process requiring the assistance of a civil lawyer in Romania, as Romanian law presents strictly interpreted norms in this area,” stated Dr. Radu Pavel, Managing Partner of the Romanian Law Firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates.

For specialized assistance in recognizing foreign judgments in Romania or enforcing them, you can contact the Romanian Law Firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates by accessing the contact form on our website, https://www.avocatpavel.com/contact-us/.

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In conclusion, the recognition of foreign judgments in Romania is a procedure that the Romanian legislature deemed necessary in our legal system, maintaining a balance between the Romanian and foreign legal systems. Thus, human rights are protected, regardless of the jurisdiction in which they were initially enshrined. The Romanian Law Firm Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates recommends consulting a civil lawyer in Romania or an enforcement lawyer in Romania to complete the foreign judgment recognition procedure in Romania, as well as the forced execution in Romania.