Definition of JUDICIAL COMITY • Law Dictionary • TheLaw.com

The respect of the judicial decisions rendered in a foreign state within the state and as relevant to the case currently at bar. For example, the recognition of a valid decision against a defendant awarding money damages in a foreign state that is used for enforcement and collection in another state.

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