Forum non conveniens in the modern age : : a comparative and methodological analysis of Anglo-American law / / Michael Karayanni.

• VerfasserIn: Karayanni, Michael Mousa,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden : : Brill,, [2004]; ©2004
• Year of Publication: 2004
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (273 pages)

The book's compelling thesis is that the role of the forum non conveniens should be strengthened and even enhanced, particularly in light of modern advancements such as Internet transactions, efficient jet travel and telecommunications facilitating transfer of documents and testimony. Karayanni argues, more importantly, that in order to face technological complexities, the forum non conveniens doctrine needs to undergo a basic transformation. He proposes that American and English law doctrines similar to the forum non conveniens, like the reasonableness test and the forum conveniens doctrine, be integrated. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

Table of Contents

Foreword -- Chapter 1- Introduction -- Chapter 2- Structure, A. In General, B. A Doctrine of Discretion, C. The Assumption of Jurisdiction, D. Terminology, E. The Existence of an Alternative Forum, F. Conditional Dismissal, G. Procedure, H. Standards, I. The Factors, J. Categorization: The Myth and Reality of Categories of Factors in the Forum Non Conveniens Inquiry -- Chapter 3- Directions, A. Introduction, B. The Objectives of the Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine, C. Civil Law Vindication, D. Conclusions -- Chapter 4 -- Integration, A. Introduction, B. The English Forum Conveniens Doctrine, C. The Quest for Reasonableness: Forum Conveniens American Style, D. Conclusion -- Chapter 5 - The Future, A. Introduction, B. Factors Relating to Geographical Convenience, C. Factors of Litigation Efficiency, D. Factors of Substantive Justice, E. Conclusions -- Summary and Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Appendix A: RSC Order 11-Service Out of Process, etc., Out of the Jurisdiction -- Appendix B: CPR 6.20-Principle Cases in Which Service of Claim Form Out of Jurisdiction Is Permissible -- Index.