The legal theory of forum non conveniens allow a court to dismiss an action if there is substantial inconvenience as to the location/venue and there is an alternate forum available. Acapolon Corp. v. Ralston Purina Co., 827 S.W.2d 189, 191 (Mo. 1992). In deciding whether to grant a motion to transfer/dismiss under this theory, courts…
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Venue for Trust Disputes
In Missouri, “venue” refers to the county in which a lawsuit should be filed. Venue is determined solely by statute and depends on the type of claims being brought in a lawsuit. Sometimes more than one county can be a proper venue. For cases under the Missouri Uniform Trust Code — e.g., breach of trust…
Venue in Guardianship/Conservatorship Proceedings
At the State level “venue” refers to the county court in which a case may/should be filed & heard. While the choice of venue may seem innocuous and simply a matter of convenience, there are often strategic considerations that come into play (e.g., favorable jury pools, etc.). Venue is determine by statute. For guardianship/conservatorship proceedings,…