THOMAS, Circuit Judge. This appeal presents the question of whether, and under what circumstances, a tribal court tort judgment is entitled to recognition in the United States Courts. We conclude that the principles of comity, not fell faith and credit, govern whether a district court should recognize and enforce a tribal court judgment. In this instance, because the tribal cour…
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