Procedure

Forum Non Conveniens

/ FOR-um non kon-VEE-nee-enz /

Definition

Dismissal when another forum is substantially more convenient for the case.

Used in Context

“The court dismissed on forum non conveniens in favor of a foreign tribunal.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: inconvenient forum

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