Comity

Definition of Comity

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Comity : (comity, comitas gentium)

n.

Neighbourly gestures or courtesies extended from one state to another, or others, without accepting a legal obligation to behave in that manner. Comity is founded upon the concept of sovereign equality among states and is expected to be reciprocal. It is possible for such practices, over a period of time and with common usage, to develop into rules of customary international law, although this requires such behaviour to acquire a binding or compelling quality.

See custom; opinio juris.

In the United States

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Embracing mainstream international law, this section on comity explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here.

Comity in Private International Law

This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to comity on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. Information on private international law cases and courts related to comity is provided here. Details on private international law books are available here.

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• Full faith and credit clause

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Further Reading

• Tim W. Dornis, “Comity”, Encyclopedia of Private International Law, Edward Elgar, 2017

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Further Reading

• The entry “comity” in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law, 2009), Oxford University Press

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Further Reading

• Information about Comity in the Encyclopedia of World Trade: from Ancient Times to the Present (Cynthia Clark Northrup)

Comity and the Laws of International Trade

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