# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 31.9: Stay of recognition proceedings by reason of an appeal


Where recognition or non-recognition of a judgment given in another ... Contracting State is sought, or is raised as an incidental question in other proceedings, the court may stay the proceedings —
(a) if an ordinary appeal against the judgment has been lodged; or
(b) if the judgment was given in the Republic of Ireland, if enforcement of the judgment is suspended there by reason of an appeal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/31.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-31.9
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