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Gulf Oil factors in District of Columbia

6 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1987–2003 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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
Mills v. Aetna Fire Underwriters Insurancegreen
dc · 1986 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002See Coulibaly, 728 A.2d at 604 (citing Mills, 511 A.2d at 12 ).

2002See Coulibaly, 728 A.2d at 604 (citing Mills, 511 A.2d at 12 ).

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Coulibaly v. Malaquiasgreen
dc · 1999 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003The Gulf Oil analysis includes consideration of factors related to the private interest of the litigants and the public interest of the forum, which we describe in further detail infra. See id.

2003The Gulf Oil analysis includes consideration of factors related to the private interest of the litigants and the public interest of the forum, which we describe in further detail infra. See id.

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Jimmerson v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.green
dc · 1995 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003While our review of the trial court’s decision granting or denying such a motion is deferential, it includes, nevertheless, “an independent evaluation of the ‘private’ and ‘public’ factors enumerated in Gulf Oil.” Jimmerson v. Kaiser Found., 663 A.2d 540, 542 (D.C.1995) (quoting Jenkins v. Smith, 535 A.2d 1367, 1369 (D.C.1987) (en banc)).

2003While our review of the trial court’s decision granting or denying such a motion is deferential, it includes, nevertheless, “an independent evaluation of the ‘private’ and ‘public’ factors enumerated in Gulf Oil.” Jimmerson v. Kaiser Found., 663 A.2d 540, 542 (D.C.1995) (quoting Jenkins v. Smith, 535 A.2d 1367, 1369 (D.C.1987) (en banc)).

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Jenkins v. Smithgreen
dc · 1987 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003While our review of the trial court’s decision granting or denying such a motion is deferential, it includes, nevertheless, “an independent evaluation of the ‘private’ and ‘public’ factors enumerated in Gulf Oil.” Jimmerson v. Kaiser Found., 663 A.2d 540, 542 (D.C.1995) (quoting Jenkins v. Smith, 535 A.2d 1367, 1369 (D.C.1987) (en banc)).

2003While our review of the trial court’s decision granting or denying such a motion is deferential, it includes, nevertheless, “an independent evaluation of the ‘private’ and ‘public’ factors enumerated in Gulf Oil.” Jimmerson v. Kaiser Found., 663 A.2d 540, 542 (D.C.1995) (quoting Jenkins v. Smith, 535 A.2d 1367, 1369 (D.C.1987) (en banc)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Van Cauwenberghe v. Biard green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

2003Courts deciding forum non conve-niens motions “generally beeome[ ] entangled” in those merits, the Supreme Court explained, in the course of evaluating the relevant Gulf Oil factors. 486 U.S. at 528 , 108 S.Ct. 1945 .

2003Courts deciding forum non conve-niens motions “generally beeome[ ] entangled” in those merits, the Supreme Court explained, in the course of evaluating the relevant Gulf Oil factors. 486 U.S. at 528 , 108 S.Ct. 1945 .

12003–2003
Pain v. United Technologies Corp. green
cadc · 1980
2 sentences

1999D.C. at 238, 637 F.2d at 784 . *607 In conclusion, the trial court’s dismissal for forum non conveniens was an abuse of discretion because: 1) it misapplied the Mills burden-shifting rule by failing to conduct a more substantial contacts analysis; 2) it did not take into consideration and properly apply all of the Gulf Oil factors; 3) it took into consideration an improper factor; 4) it relied on facts not supported by the record; and 5) it failed to consider what jurisdiction would provide an appropriate alternative forum. 9 Placing the burden of proof on Malaquias, we conclude that Malaquias

1999D.C. at 238, 637 F.2d at 784 . *607 In conclusion, the trial court’s dismissal for forum non conveniens was an abuse of discretion because: 1) it misapplied the Mills burden-shifting rule by failing to conduct a more substantial contacts analysis; 2) it did not take into consideration and properly apply all of the Gulf Oil factors; 3) it took into consideration an improper factor; 4) it relied on facts not supported by the record; and 5) it failed to consider what jurisdiction would provide an appropriate alternative forum. 9 Placing the burden of proof on Malaquias, we conclude that Malaquias

11999–1999
Smith v. Alder Branch Realty Ltd. Partnership green
dc · 1996
2 sentences

1999Id. at 1288 .

1999Id. at 1288 .

11999–1999
Washington v. May Department Stores green
dc · 1978
2 sentences

1987Thus, far from establishing the “convincing circumstances” which might warrant dismissal, Washington, supra, 388 A.2d at 487 , examination of the Gulf Oil factors compels our conclusion that the trial court was entirely correct in denying appellants’ motion to dismiss.

1987Thus, far from establishing the “convincing circumstances” which might warrant dismissal, Washington, supra, 388 A.2d at 487 , examination of the Gulf Oil factors compels our conclusion that the trial court was entirely correct in denying appellants’ motion to dismiss.

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

TX 27 (2007–2023) DC 6 (1987–2003) WA 6 (1990–2013) NJ 4 (2000–2021) CA 3 (1995–2020) WY 2 (2019–2024)

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