Sofia, a citizen of Chile, and Trent, a citizen of the United States, enter into a contract. When Trent breaches the contract, Sofia obtains an award of damages in a Chilean court. She asks a U.S. court to enforce the award. The U.S. court defers to and enforces the Chilean court's decree. This is

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​Sofia, a citizen of Chile, and Trent, a citizen of the United States, enter into a contract. When Trent breaches the contract, Sofia obtains an award of damages in a Chilean court. She asks a U.S. court to enforce the award. The U.S. court defers to and enforces the Chilean court's decree. This is

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The principle of comity is a legal principle that allows courts to defer to and enforce the laws and judicial decisions of other countries out of respect and deference, but not obligation or requirement. In this scenario, the U.S. court defers to and enforces the award of damages granted by the Chilean court under the principle of comity.

​Sofia, a Citizen of Chile, and Trent, a Citizen of the United

Sofia, a Citizen of Chile, and Trent, a Citizen of the United