Which of the following is correct with respect to the enforcement of judgments?
A) The parties to a contract can specify that the civil law of another jurisdiction is to apply to the transaction.
B) Parties can avoid the operation of Canadian criminal law by specifying that the law of some other jurisdiction will apply to their activity even though it takes place in Canada.
C) Once a judgment is obtained, that judgment can be enforced anywhere in the world.
D) A judgment can only ever be enforced in the jurisdiction where it is obtained.
E) To enforce a judgment in another jurisdiction, that case must always be heard all over again.

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Parties to a contract can specify that the civil law of another jurisdiction is to apply to the transaction, allowing them to choose the legal framework governing their contract. However, criminal law cannot be avoided by such specifications, and judgments typically require recognition procedures to be enforced in other jurisdictions.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Enforcement