Introduction

The principle of ‘sovereignty of the state' has dominated international relations for the better part of the last century. Whilst the ability to enforce the awards issued in a particular state within the boundaries of that state has hardly ever been contested, the enforcement of awards outside the boundaries of that state is far less straightforward; such enforcement was often viewed as an encroachment on the sovereignty of the state in which the award was to be enforced. 

However, the development of commercial and legal relationships between members of different countries has lead many countries to review their outlook on the enforcement of foreign awards, and to accept that such awards should be granted the same treatment as domestic awards with regard to their legality and enforceability. Within this framework, we hereby examine the enforcement of foreign awards in Jordan and in accordance with Jordanian laws and regulations.

“Foreign Award”