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Which law governs the limitation period for registering a foreign judgment or arbitration award?

The question of limitation periods is somewhat complicated. Swedish case law varies on the determination of the limitation period. The Swedish courts have, generally, considered that the limitation period is governed by the law applicable to the legal relationship between the parties. The Supreme court has in some instances decided that the limitation periods under foreign law should be applied (see e.g., NJA 2009 N 42, NJA 1992 C 167 and the Supreme Court’s decision in NJA 1984 s 25).

If the limitation period for registering a foreign judgment is governed by the law of the place of enforcement, what is that limitation period in your jurisdiction?

The limitation period in Sweden is generally 10 years but the period can be extended if interrupted. The Swedish Act on Limitation (1981:130) (Preskriptionslagen) only applies to proceedings where Swedish law is the applicable substantive law.

If the limitation period for registering a foreign arbitration award is governed by the law of the place of enforcement, what is that limitation period in your jurisdiction?

The limitation period in Sweden is generally 10 years but the period can be extended. The Swedish Act on Limitation (1981:130) (Preskriptionslagen) only applies to proceedings where Swedish law is the applicable substantive law.

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