Clerk enters $19.7M judgment against Republic of Congo based on UK court ruling
Case Summary
A clerk entered a $19.7 million judgment against the Republic of Congo, recognizing a UK High Court ruling from January 31, 2003. The Northern District of New York granted summary judgment to plaintiffs, enforcing the foreign money judgment under U.S. law.
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CLERK'S JUDGMENT # 07,1123 That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated June 5, 2007, plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is granted seeking recognition of a $19,745,970.89 money judgment awarded in
Order · May 10, 2026
A Motion was filed.
Key Issues
- • Foreign judgment recognition
- • Monetary award enforcement
- • International litigation
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CLERK'S JUDGMENT # 07,1123 That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated June 5, 2007, plaintiffs motion for
Order · May 10, 2026
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The Story So Far
The court clerk entered a judgment recognizing a $19.7 million money judgment originally awarded in England. The English judgment came from the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Commercial Court, in London, dated January 31, 2003. The plaintiff sought recognition of this foreign judgment against the Republic of Congo.
The clerk granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on June 8, 2007, following the court's order issued on June 5, 2007. This recognition allows the plaintiff to enforce the English judgment in the current jurisdiction. The case remains active, but no judge has been assigned yet.
The docket number and court remain unspecified. The key issue centers on whether the foreign judgment should be recognized and enforced here. The clerk’s entry of judgment is a procedural step confirming the court’s acceptance of the foreign court’s decision.
The next significant development will likely involve further proceedings to enforce the judgment or resolve any defenses the Republic of Congo might raise.
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CLERK'S JUDGMENT # 07,1123 That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated June 5, 2007, plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is granted seeking recognition of a $19,745,970.89 money judgment awarded in plaintiffs favor against defendant Republic of Congo by the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Commercial Court, London, England, on January 31, 2003. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 6/8/07) (ml) (Entered: 06/08/2007)
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1 eventCLERK'S JUDGMENT # 07,1123 That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated June 5, 2007, plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is granted seeking recognition of a $19,745,970.89 money judgment awarded in plaintiffs favor against defendant Republic of Congo by the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division
A Motion was filed.
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