The New York Court of Appeals last week granted leave to appeal in Sung Hwan Co. v. Rite Aid Corp., which appears to concern a fascinating issue concerning what evidence a New York can consider in reviewing a judgment of a foreign court. From what can be gleaned from the terse facts, the plaintiff in this case is attempting to seek recognition of a Korean judgment against a United States’ corporation.
"New York Civil Law" will keep you apprised of the developments.