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forum non conveniens permits a court doctrine in New York

21 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1988–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Islamic Republic of Iran v. Pahlavigreen
ny · 1984 · cited in 10 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–2019
2 sentences

2019The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action that is otherwise jurisdictionally sound if it finds that "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327[a]; Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi , 62 NY2d 474, 478-479 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

2019The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action otherwise jurisdictionally sound if it finds "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327[a]; Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi , 62 NY2d 474, 478-489 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

810
National Bank & Trust Co. of North America v. Banco De Vizcayagreen
ny · 1988 · cited in 9 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–2025
2 sentences

2025Pursuant to CPLR 327, which codifies the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens , a court may "stay or dismiss [an] action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just" if it finds that "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327 [a]; National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya , 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988] ["The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that 'in the interest of substantial justice the action should be

2025Pursuant to CPLR 327, which codifies the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens , a court may "stay or dismiss [an] action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just" if it finds that "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327 [a]; National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya , 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988] ["The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that 'in the interest of substantial justice the action should be

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Koskar v. Ford Motor Co.green
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to stay or dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over the action, the court determines that “in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum” (CPLR 327 [a]; see Koskar v Ford Motor Co., 84 AD3d 1317, 1317-1318 [2011]; Sarfaty v Rainbow Helicopters, 221 AD2d 618, 618-619 [1995]).

2014The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to stay or dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over the action, the court determines that “in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum” (CPLR 327 [a]; see Koskar v Ford Motor Co., 84 AD3d 1317, 1317-1318 [2011]; Sarfaty v Rainbow Helicopters, 221 AD2d 618, 618-619 [1995]).

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Xiu Zhang Yin v. Bennettgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014“The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that ‘in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum’ ” (National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya, 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988], quoting CPLR 327 [a]; see Xiu Zhang Yin v Bennett, 78 AD3d 936, 937 [2010]).

2014“The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that ‘in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum’ ” (National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya, 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988], quoting CPLR 327 [a]; see Xiu Zhang Yin v Bennett, 78 AD3d 936, 937 [2010]).

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Sarfaty v. Rainbow Helicopters, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to stay or dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over the action, the court determines that “in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum” (CPLR 327 [a]; see Koskar v Ford Motor Co., 84 AD3d 1317, 1317-1318 [2011]; Sarfaty v Rainbow Helicopters, 221 AD2d 618, 618-619 [1995]).

2014The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to stay or dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over the action, the court determines that “in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum” (CPLR 327 [a]; see Koskar v Ford Motor Co., 84 AD3d 1317, 1317-1318 [2011]; Sarfaty v Rainbow Helicopters, 221 AD2d 618, 618-619 [1995]).

22
Fertco v. Jhashigreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025"On a motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens, the burden is on the defendant challenging the forum to demonstrate that considerations relevant to private or public interest militate against accepting or retaining the litigation" ( Fertco v Jhashi , 213 AD3d 963, 964 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Matter of OxyContin II , 76 AD3d 1019, 1020-1021).

2025"On a motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens, the burden is on the defendant challenging the forum to demonstrate that considerations relevant to private or public interest militate against accepting or retaining the litigation" ( Fertco v Jhashi , 213 AD3d 963, 964 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Matter of OxyContin II , 76 AD3d 1019, 1020-1021).

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Wild v. University of Pennsylvaniagreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025"The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" ( Wild v University of Pa. , 115 AD3d 944, 945 [internal quotation marks omitted]).

2025"The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" ( Wild v University of Pa. , 115 AD3d 944, 945 [internal quotation marks omitted]).

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Martin v. Miethgreen
ny · 1974 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The doctrine reflects the basic principle that "our courts need not entertain causes of action lacking a [*5]substantial nexus with New York" ( see Martin v Mieth , 35 NY2d 414, 418 [1974]).

2025The doctrine reflects the basic principle that "our courts need not entertain causes of action lacking a [*5]substantial nexus with New York" ( see Martin v Mieth , 35 NY2d 414, 418 [1974]).

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Elmaliach v. Bank of China Ltd.green
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024However, “[t]he doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum” (Elmaliach v Bank of China Ltd., 110 AD3d 192, 208 [1st Dept 2013]).

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Bank Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd. v. Banca Intesa S.P.A.green
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019The relevant factors include: (1) the burden on the New York courts; (2) potential hardship to the defendant; (3) the unavailability of an alternative forum; (4) whether both parties are nonresidents; and (5) whether the transaction out of which the cause of action arose occurred primarily in a foreign jurisdiction ( Islamic Republic of Iran , 62 NY2d at 479 ; see also Bank Hapoalim [Switzerland] Ltd. v Banca Intesa S.p.A. , 26 AD3d 286, 287 [2006]).

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Klein v. Yeshiva M'kor Chaimgreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018"The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to stay or dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over the action, the court determines that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum'" ( Koop v Guskind , 116 AD3d 672, 673 , quoting CPLR 327[a]).

2018"On a motion to dismiss the complaint on the ground of forum non conveniens, the defendant bears the burden of demonstrating relevant private or public interest factors which militate against accepting the litigation'" ( Koop v Guskind , 116 AD3d at 673, quoting Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi , 62 NY2d 474, 479 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Blinder, Robinson & Co. v. Securities & Exchange Commission green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2019The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action that is otherwise jurisdictionally sound if it finds that "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327[a]; Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi , 62 NY2d 474, 478-479 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

2019The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action otherwise jurisdictionally sound if it finds "in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum" (CPLR 327[a]; Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi , 62 NY2d 474, 478-489 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

91999–2019
National Bank & Trust Co. of North America, Ltd. v. Banco de Vizcaya, S. A. green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2013“The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that ‘in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum’ ” (National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya, 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988], cert denied 489 US 1067 [1989]; CPLR 327).

2013“The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss an action when, although it may have jurisdiction over a claim, the court determines that ‘in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum’ ” (National Bank & Trust Co. of N. Am. v Banco De Vizcaya, 72 NY2d 1005, 1007 [1988], cert denied 489 US 1067 [1989]; CPLR 327).

41995–2013
Banco Ambrosiano v. Artoc Bank & Trust Ltd. green
ny · 1984
2 sentences

2000This authority is exercised in the court’s discretion after considering various relevant factors including, inter alia, the potential hardship on defendant, the unavailability of an alternative forum and whether both parties are New York residents (see, Islamic Republic v Pahlavi, 62 NY2d 474, 479 , cert denied 469 US 1108 ; Banco Ambrosiano v Artoc Bank & Trust, 62 NY2d 65, 73 ).

1988The doctrine is flexible, requiring the balancing of many factors in light of the facts and circumstances of the particular case (Banco Ambrosiano v Artoc Bank & Trust, 62 NY2d 65, 73 ; Silver v Great Am.

21988–2000
Boyle v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2013
1 sentence

2024“However, in order to assure the availability of a forum for the action, the dismissal must be conditioned upon the defendant stipulating to waive jurisdictional and statute of limitations defenses” (Boyle v Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., 110 AD3d 938 , 940 [2d Dept 2013], affd, 23 NY3d 1012 [2014]).

12024–2024
Boyle v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. green
ny · 2014
1 sentence

2024“However, in order to assure the availability of a forum for the action, the dismissal must be conditioned upon the defendant stipulating to waive jurisdictional and statute of limitations defenses” (Boyle v Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., 110 AD3d 938 , 940 [2d Dept 2013], affd, 23 NY3d 1012 [2014]).

12024–2024

Where else courts name it

NY 21 (1988–2025) OH 7 (1978–2017)

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