Charles v. McMahon’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “Rule 1.061(a) provides that an action may be dismissed on the grounds that relief can be sought in a more convenient forum if: (1) the trial court finds that an adequate alternate forum exists which possesses jurisdiction over the whole case, including all of the parties; (2) the trial court finds that all relevant factors of private interest favor the alternate forum, weighing in the balance a strong presumption against disturbing plaintiffs' initial forum choice; (3) if the balance of private interests is at or near equipoise, the court further finds that factors of public interest tip the balance in favor of trial in the alternate forum; and (4) the trial judge ensures that plaintiffs can reinstate their suit in the alternate forum without undue inconvenience or prejudice.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 949 So. 2d 297 - TRW AUTOMOTIVE US LLC v. Papandopoles

2. “because the trial court did not engage in [ Kinney ] analysis, either at the hearing or in its written order of dismissal,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. Carter