Recognition and enforceability In the absence of an applicable treaty between foreign countries (for example the U.S.) and Curacao, a judgment (in a civil matter) rendered by a U.S. court will not be enforced by the courts of Curacao. The Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the United States of America and the Kingdom… Continue reading CURACAO AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF U.S. JUDGMENTS
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STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS APPLICABLE IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
The Supreme Court applies strict standards In respect of the standards of due process applicable in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (EVRM) applies, including article 6, which safeguards the right of due process. The first sentence of article 6 EVRM reads as follows:… Continue reading STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS APPLICABLE IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN