The Gen. Assembly also introduced forum non-conveniens to
Georgia during the 2005 legislative session by enacting OCGA 9-10-31.1 which
applies to all cases. Georgia statutory forum non conveniens doctrine allows a
court to dismiss or transfer a case that is otherwise in a proper venue upon
consideration of 7 factors,
relative ease of access to sources of proof.
Availability and costs of compulsory process for attendance
of unwilling witnesses
possibility of viewing the premises, if viewing would be
appropriate to the action,
unnecessary expense or trouble to the defendant not
necessary to the plaintiff’s own right to pursue his or her remedy administrative difficulties for the forum courts
Existence of local interests in deciding the case locally,
and
the traditional deference given to a plaintiff
choice of forum. Contact an Atlanta lawyer today for a consultation about your case.
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