I want to look in particular at van Breda, which deals at length with jurisdiction simpliciter and with forum non conveniens, with a discussion of real and substantial connection and a sideways glace
at enforcement of foreign judgments (not yet at issue in this case, of course.)
Not exact matches
However, the proposition that the damages sought in the Canadian proceeding must relate directly to the commercial activity
at issue raises a troublesome question: can the commercial activity exception properly apply to the
enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards?
The answer to this question is not a simple matter
of translation, but, as we explain, requires a broader look
at French law to understand the nature
of the astreinte remedy in this case, in conjunction with an analysis
of California law regarding the
enforcement of foreign judgments.
Based on the factums submitted to the SCC, the appellant (Yugraneft) is arguing that international arbitral awards should be considered,
at least for
enforcement purposes, equivalent to
foreign judgments, and, as such, should benefit from the 10 - year limitation period under s. 11
of the Alberta Limitations Act.
Note, however, the issues highlighted below
at question 2.7 d) in relation to the
enforcement of foreign judgments given in default and against defendants that have not expressly submitted to the jurisdiction
of the
foreign court, which may affect the amenability
of the
enforcement action to summary
judgment.
If proceedings are ongoing in an English court between the parties
at the time when one
of the parties seeks recognition or
enforcement of a
foreign judgment on the same issue (s), the English court is likely to stay the English proceedings until the
judgment creditor's claim for recognition and
enforcement has been determined.
Generally,
at the stage
of enforcement of foreign judgments or awards, it is possible that certain provisions
of foreign law would be found ineffective, if they are found to be contrary to the Polish public policy clause or overriding mandatory principles.
Riesenfeld Symposium
at Berkeley Law, «Lessons from Latin America: Case Studies in
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments,» March 13, 2012
In his reasons, Gascon J. maintains a clear distinction between jurisdiction over hearing a dispute
at first instance and jurisdiction over
enforcement of a
foreign judgment.