The applicant sought recognition and enforcement in Ontario of an amended monetary judgment issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California arising from a fraudulent transfer action.
The foreign judgment included reconveyance of California properties and a monetary award exceeding $4 million USD against the respondents.
The court considered whether the foreign court had a real and substantial connection to the dispute and whether any defences such as fraud, breach of natural justice, or public policy applied.
Finding that the respondents had attorned to the California court’s jurisdiction and that the judgment was final and conclusive, the court concluded that the requirements for recognition of a foreign judgment were satisfied.
As no responding parties appeared or raised any defences, the Ontario court ordered recognition and enforcement of the California judgment.
