14 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2020 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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.
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Clark v. Luvel Dairy Products, Inc.green2 sentences2006The applicable rule on the issue was announced in Clark v. Luvel Dairy Products, Inc., 731 So. 2d 1098, 1107 (Miss. 1998), wherein this Court held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens is “inapplicable when the trial court is faced with a choice of venue between two Mississippi counties.” 4 ¶8. 1999Clark, 731 So.2d at 1107 (emphasis added). | 3 | 3 |
Shewbrooks v. AC AND S. INC.green2 sentences2013Id. at 562 . 2006See Shewbrooks v. A.C. & S., Inc., 529 So.2d 557, 562 (Miss.1988) (holding the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be applied to dismiss a case if it is barred elsewhere by a statute of limitations, unless the defendant is willing to waive the statute of limitations defense) (superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in S. Pac. | 2 | 3 |
Missouri Pacific R. Co. v. Tircuitgreen2 sentences2013Co. v. Tircuit, 554 So.2d 878, 882 (Miss.1989)] and Miss.Code Ann. § 11-11-3 weigh in favor of dismissal of [the Al-stons’] complaint based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens and, therefore, the case is dismissed and shall be refiled by the [Alstons] in the more convenient jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. 2012Co. v. Tircuit, 554 So.2d 878, 882 (Miss.1989) ] and Miss.Code Ann. § 11-11-3 weigh in favor of dismissal of plaintiffs’ complaint based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens and, therefore, the case is dismissed and shall be re[-]filed by the plaintiffs in the more convenient jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. | 2 | 2 |
Binder v. Shepard's Inc.green2 sentences2006App.1990) ("the general rule is that unless there is an alternative forum, a motion to dismiss based upon an inconvenient forum argument shall not be granted"); Binder v. Shepard's Inc., 133 P.3d 276, 279-80 (Okla.2006) ("the existence of a viable alternate forum is a prerequisite to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens"). ¶ 34. 2005Co., 517 U.S. 706, 722 , 116 S.Ct. 1712 , 135 L.Ed. 2d 1 (1996) (the only modern application of federal common law regarding forum non conveniens is where the alternative forum is outside the federal court system). 14 be granted”); Binder v. Shepard’s Inc., 133 P.3d 276, 279-80 (Okla. 2006) (“the existence of a viable alternate forum is a prerequisite to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens”). ¶34. | 2 | 2 |
Smith v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co.green2 sentences1998App.1977) (change of venue allowed under doctrine of forum non conveniens); McReynolds v. Benner Township, 118 Pa. Cmwlth. 215, 544 A.2d 566, 567 (Pa. Commw.Ct.1988) (plaintiff's right of forum choice not absolute in light of public interest in judicial economy); Smith v. Atlantic Coast Line R.R., 218 S.C. 481 , 63 S.E.2d 311, 313 (S.C.1951) (change of venue granted when no witnesses resided in forum county); Abbott, supra, at 15 n. 59, 19 n. 77; Note, Forum Non ConveniensIllinois Judges Granted Authority to Curb Intrastate Forum Shopping, 1983 S. Ill. 1998App.1977) (change of venue allowed under doctrine of forum non conveniens); McReynolds v. Benner Township, 118 Pa. Cmwlth. 215, 544 A.2d 566, 567 (Pa. Commw.Ct.1988) (plaintiff's right of forum choice not absolute in light of public interest in judicial economy); Smith v. Atlantic Coast Line R.R., 218 S.C. 481 , 63 S.E.2d 311, 313 (S.C.1951) (change of venue granted when no witnesses resided in forum county); Abbott, supra, at 15 n. 59, 19 n. 77; Note, Forum Non ConveniensIllinois Judges Granted Authority to Curb Intrastate Forum Shopping, 1983 S. Ill. | 2 | 2 |
McReynolds v. Benner Townshipgreen2 sentences1998App.1977) (change of venue allowed under doctrine of forum non conveniens); McReynolds v. Benner Township, 118 Pa. Cmwlth. 215, 544 A.2d 566, 567 (Pa. Commw.Ct.1988) (plaintiff's right of forum choice not absolute in light of public interest in judicial economy); Smith v. Atlantic Coast Line R.R., 218 S.C. 481 , 63 S.E.2d 311, 313 (S.C.1951) (change of venue granted when no witnesses resided in forum county); Abbott, supra, at 15 n. 59, 19 n. 77; Note, Forum Non ConveniensIllinois Judges Granted Authority to Curb Intrastate Forum Shopping, 1983 S. Ill. 1996Ct. App. 1977) (change of venue allowed under doctrine of forum non conveniens); McReynolds v. Benner Township, 544 A.2d 566, 567 (Pa.Commw.Ct.1988) (plaintiff's right of forum choice not absolute in light of public interest in judicial economy); Smith v. Atlantic Coast Line R.R., 63 S.E. 2d 311, 313 (S.C. 1951) (change of venue granted when no witnesses resided in forum county); Abbott, supra, at 15 n.59, 19 n.77; Note, Forum Non Conveniens - Illinois Judges Granted Authority to Curb Intrastate Forum Shopping, 1983 S. Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Degraw v. Flowers Transportation, Inc.green2 sentences1998Degraw v. Flowers Transp., Inc., 167 Ill.App.3d 491 , 118 Ill.Dec. 47 , 521 N.E.2d 115, 118 (Ill.App.Ct.1988) (abuse of discretion to deny transfer of venue based on forum non conveniens when forum county has no relevant connection with litigation), appeal denied, 121 Ill.2d 568 , 122 Ill.Dec. 435 , 526 N.E.2d 828 (Ill.1988); Torres v. Walsh, 98 Ill.2d 338 , 74 Ill.Dec. 880 , 456 N.E.2d 601, 608 (Ill.1983) (courts exercise discretion in interest of fair play); Vick v. State, 356 So.2d 523, 524 (La.Ct. 1998Degraw v. Flowers Transp., Inc., 167 Ill.App.3d 491 , 118 Ill.Dec. 47 , 521 N.E.2d 115, 118 (Ill.App.Ct.1988) (abuse of discretion to deny transfer of venue based on forum non conveniens when forum county has no relevant connection with litigation), appeal denied, 121 Ill.2d 568 , 122 Ill.Dec. 435 , 526 N.E.2d 828 (Ill.1988); Torres v. Walsh, 98 Ill.2d 338 , 74 Ill.Dec. 880 , 456 N.E.2d 601, 608 (Ill.1983) (courts exercise discretion in interest of fair play); Vick v. State, 356 So.2d 523, 524 (La.Ct. | 2 | 2 |
Torres v. Walshgreen2 sentences1998In this case, the Illinois Supreme Court said, "The [English] court applied the forum non conveniens doctrine and transferred the case from London to Yorkshire." Torres, 74 Ill.Dec. 880 , 456 N.E.2d at 606 . 1996In this case, the Illinois Supreme Court said, "The [English] court applied the forum non conveniens doctrine and transferred the case from London to Yorkshire." Torres, 456 N.E.2d at 606 . | 1 | 2 |
Alston v. Popegreen1 sentence2020Alston v. Pope, 112 So. 3d 422, 426 (¶15) (Miss. 2013). | 1 | 1 |
Elle Adams v. John Leon Ricegreen1 sentence2018Id. at 1090 (¶ 14). | 1 | 1 |
Vick v. Stategreen1 sentence1998Degraw v. Flowers Transp., Inc., 167 Ill.App.3d 491 , 118 Ill.Dec. 47 , 521 N.E.2d 115, 118 (Ill.App.Ct.1988) (abuse of discretion to deny transfer of venue based on forum non conveniens when forum county has no relevant connection with litigation), appeal denied, 121 Ill.2d 568 , 122 Ill.Dec. 435 , 526 N.E.2d 828 (Ill.1988); Torres v. Walsh, 98 Ill.2d 338 , 74 Ill.Dec. 880 , 456 N.E.2d 601, 608 (Ill.1983) (courts exercise discretion in interest of fair play); Vick v. State, 356 So.2d 523, 524 (La.Ct. | 1 | 1 |
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Gulf Oil Corp. v. Gilbert
red
2 sentences2005The discussion of the doctrine of forum non conveniens in Shewbrooks is not impacted by the changes in the statutes of limitation and venue laws. 13 “‘[i]n all cases in which the doctrine of forum non conveniens comes into play, it presupposes at least two forums in which the defendant is amenable to process; the doctrine furnishes criteria for choice between them.’” Id. at 562 (quoting Gulf Oil Corp. v. Gilbert, 330 U.S. 501, 506-07 , 67 S.Ct. 839 , 91 L.Ed. 1055 (1947)) (emphasis added).3 ¶33. 2005The discussion of the doctrine of forum non conveniens in Shewbrooks is not impacted by the changes in the statutes of limitation and venue laws. 13 “‘[i]n all cases in which the doctrine of forum non conveniens comes into play, it presupposes at least two forums in which the defendant is amenable to process; the doctrine furnishes criteria for choice between them.’” Id. at 562 (quoting Gulf Oil Corp. v. Gilbert, 330 U.S. 501, 506-07 , 67 S.Ct. 839 , 91 L.Ed. 1055 (1947)) (emphasis added).3 ¶33. | 3 | 2004–2006 |
Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co.
green
2 sentences2013Section 11-11-3, Mississippi’s general venue statute, was amended in 2004, effectively codifying the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens, which this Court first recognized in 1943 in Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 194 Miss. 194 , 11 So.2d 820 (1943); and later that year, in Barnett v. National Surety Corp., 195 Miss. 528 , 15 So.2d 775 (1943). 4 The common-law doctrine simply allows a court to dismiss a case-even where jurisdiction is authorized-upon determination that the plaintiffs chosen forum is a “seriously inconvenient forum” and a more suitable forum is available elsew 2013Section 11-11-3, Mississippi’s general venue statute, was amended in 2004, effectively codifying the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens, which this Court first recognized in 1943 in Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 194 Miss. 194 , 11 So.2d 820 (1943); and later that year, in Barnett v. National Surety Corp., 195 Miss. 528 , 15 So.2d 775 (1943). 4 The common-law doctrine simply allows a court to dismiss a case-even where jurisdiction is authorized-upon determination that the plaintiffs chosen forum is a “seriously inconvenient forum” and a more suitable forum is available elsew | 2 | 1968–2013 |
Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno
green
2 sentences2006Piper Aircraft, 454 U.S. at 249-50 , 102 S.Ct. 252 . 2006Piper Aircraft, 454 U.S. at 249-50 , 102 S.Ct. 252 . | 2 | 2004–2006 |
Jiffy Lubricator Co. v. Stewart-Warner Corporation
green
2 sentences1998And Judge Parker of the Fourth Circuit, consultant to the Advisory Committee, writing for the court in Jiffy Lubricator Co., Inc. v. Stewart-Warner Corp., 177 F.2d 360, 362 , also construed the statute as we understand it: "... 1996And Judge Parker of the Fourth Circuit, consultant to the Advisory Committee, writing for the court in Jiffy Lubricator Co., Inc. v. Stewart-Warner Corp., 177 F.2d 360, 362 , also construed the statute as we understand it: ". . . | 2 | 1996–1998 |
Illinois Cent. Gulf RR v. Stedman
green
2 sentences1998The dissent relies on Illinois Central Gulf R.R. v. Stedman, 344 So.2d 468 (Miss.1977), wherein this Court stated: Appellants also urge that the trial court was in error in failing to sustain their motion to dismiss this cause under the doctrine of the forum non conveniens, or in the alternative grant a change of venue. 1996The dissent relies on Illinois Central Gulf R.R. v. Stedman, 344 So. 2d 468 (Miss. 1977), wherein this Court stated: Appellants also urge that the trial court was in error in failing to sustain their motion to dismiss this cause under the doctrine of the forum non conveniens, or in the alternative grant a change of venue. | 2 | 1996–1998 |
Barnett v. National Surety Corp.
green
2 sentences2013Section 11-11-3, Mississippi’s general venue statute, was amended in 2004, effectively codifying the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens, which this Court first recognized in 1943 in Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 194 Miss. 194 , 11 So.2d 820 (1943); and later that year, in Barnett v. National Surety Corp., 195 Miss. 528 , 15 So.2d 775 (1943). 4 The common-law doctrine simply allows a court to dismiss a case-even where jurisdiction is authorized-upon determination that the plaintiffs chosen forum is a “seriously inconvenient forum” and a more suitable forum is available elsew 2013Section 11-11-3, Mississippi’s general venue statute, was amended in 2004, effectively codifying the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens, which this Court first recognized in 1943 in Strickland v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 194 Miss. 194 , 11 So.2d 820 (1943); and later that year, in Barnett v. National Surety Corp., 195 Miss. 528 , 15 So.2d 775 (1943). 4 The common-law doctrine simply allows a court to dismiss a case-even where jurisdiction is authorized-upon determination that the plaintiffs chosen forum is a “seriously inconvenient forum” and a more suitable forum is available elsew | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Quackenbush v. Allstate Insurance
green
2 sentences2005Co., 517 U.S. 706, 722 , 116 S.Ct. 1712 , 135 L.Ed. 2d 1 (1996) (the only modern application of federal common law regarding forum non conveniens is where the alternative forum is outside the federal court system). 14 be granted”); Binder v. Shepard’s Inc., 133 P.3d 276, 279-80 (Okla. 2006) (“the existence of a viable alternate forum is a prerequisite to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens”). ¶34. 2005Co., 517 U.S. 706, 722 , 116 S.Ct. 1712 , 135 L.Ed. 2d 1 (1996) (the only modern application of federal common law regarding forum non conveniens is where the alternative forum is outside the federal court system). 14 be granted”); Binder v. Shepard’s Inc., 133 P.3d 276, 279-80 (Okla. 2006) (“the existence of a viable alternate forum is a prerequisite to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens”). ¶34. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.