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forum non conveniens doctrine in Colorado

9 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Lohngreen
colo · 1976 · cited in 6 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1981–2008
2 sentences

2002It held that “the doctrine of forum non conveniens has only the most limited application in Colorado courts, and except in most unusual circumstances the choice of a Colorado forum by a resident plaintiff will not be disturbed.” McDonnell-Douglas Corp. v. Lohn, supra, 192 Colo, at 201, 557 P.2d at 374 .

1989Article II, section 6, “limits very stringently the power to exclude resident plaintiffs from our court system where jurisdiction has otherwise been properly established.” McDonnell-Douglas v. Lohn, 192 Colo. 200, 201 , 557 P.2d 373, 374 (1976) (because of article II, section 6, the doctrine of forum non conveniens has only the most limited application in Colorado courts); accord Casey v. Truss, 720 P.2d 985 (Colo.App.1986), cert. denied, No. 86SC114 (Colo.Sup.Ct.

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Casey v. Trussgreen
coloctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Article II, section 6, “limits very stringently the power to exclude resident plaintiffs from our court system where jurisdiction has otherwise been properly established.” McDonnell-Douglas v. Lohn, 192 Colo. 200, 201 , 557 P.2d 373, 374 (1976) (because of article II, section 6, the doctrine of forum non conveniens has only the most limited application in Colorado courts); accord Casey v. Truss, 720 P.2d 985 (Colo.App.1986), cert. denied, No. 86SC114 (Colo.Sup.Ct.

1989Article II, section 6, "limits very stringently the power to exclude resident plaintiffs from our court system where jurisdiction has otherwise been properly established." McDonnell-Douglas v. Lohn, 192 Colo. 200, 201 , 557 P.2d 373, 374 (1976) (because of article II, section 6, the doctrine of forum non conveniens has only the most limited application in Colorado courts); accord Casey v. Truss, 720 P.2d 985 (Colo.App.1986), cert. denied, No. 86SC114 (Colo.Sup.Ct.

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Kelce v. Touche Ross & Co.green
colo · 1976 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Accordingly, it was there held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens “has only the most limited application in Colorado courts, and except in most unusual circumstances the choice of a Colorado forum by a resident plaintiff will not be disturbed.” 192 Colo. at 201 , 557 P.2d at 374 ; accord, Kelce v. Touche Ross & Co., 192 Colo. 202 , 557 P.2d 374 (1976).

1981Accordingly, it was there held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens “has only the most limited application in Colorado courts, and except in most unusual circumstances the choice of a Colorado forum by a resident plaintiff will not be disturbed.” 192 Colo. at 201 , 557 P.2d at 374 ; accord, Kelce v. Touche Ross & Co., 192 Colo. 202 , 557 P.2d 374 (1976).

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Mizar v. Jonesgreen
colo · 1965 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

1972As a qualification of the otherwise general duty of a court to hear and decide those actions over which it has jurisdiction (England v. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 375 U.S. 411 , 84 S.Ct. 461 , 11 L.Ed.2d 440 ; see also Mizar v. Jones, 157 Colo. 535 , 403 P.2d 767 ), the doctrine of forum non conveniens must be applied with restraint and only after a proper showing has been made.

1972As a qualification of the otherwise general duty of a court to hear and decide those actions over which it has jurisdiction (England v. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 375 U.S. 411 , 84 S.Ct. 461 , 11 L.Ed.2d 440 ; see also Mizar v. Jones, 157 Colo. 535 , 403 P.2d 767 ), the doctrine of forum non conveniens must be applied with restraint and only after a proper showing has been made.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Colorado. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
People in Interest of JLP green
coloctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2019T.E.R., ¶ 9; J.L.P., 870 P.2d at 1256 . ¶ 44 We initially note that even though the juvenile court found that ICWA does not apply to the Navajo Nation’s motion to transfer jurisdiction, it nonetheless exercised its discretion and considered the request. ¶ 45 We acknowledge that ICWA only addresses a request to transfer jurisdiction during foster care placement and termination of parental rights proceedings. 25 U.S.C. § 1911 (b).

12019–2019
Allison Drilling Co., Inc. v. Kaiser Steel Corp. green
coloctapp · 1972
1 sentence

1974Allison Drilling Co., Inc. v. Kaiser Steel Corp., 31 Colo.App. 355 , 502 P.2d *1250 967.

11974–1974
England v. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1972As a qualification of the otherwise general duty of a court to hear and decide those actions over which it has jurisdiction (England v. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 375 U.S. 411 , 84 S.Ct. 461 , 11 L.Ed.2d 440 ; see also Mizar v. Jones, 157 Colo. 535 , 403 P.2d 767 ), the doctrine of forum non conveniens must be applied with restraint and only after a proper showing has been made.

1972As a qualification of the otherwise general duty of a court to hear and decide those actions over which it has jurisdiction (England v. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 375 U.S. 411 , 84 S.Ct. 461 , 11 L.Ed.2d 440 ; see also Mizar v. Jones, 157 Colo. 535 , 403 P.2d 767 ), the doctrine of forum non conveniens must be applied with restraint and only after a proper showing has been made.

11972–1972

Where else courts name it

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