Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Hawkins v. Blair

The trial court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing a complaint two South Carolina residents filed in Fulton County against a South Carolina resident and a law firm located in South Carolina on the ground of forum non conveniens.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Charles Jordan Hawkins and Jacob Nathaniel Hawkins, residents of South Carolina, filed suit in Fulton County against James A. Blair, III, a resident of South Carolina and an attorney with Nexsen Pruet, LLC, which is located in South Carolina, alleging that Blair illegally transferred money from their personal bank accounts at Morgan Stanley in Atlanta to Nexsen Pruet’s bank accounts in Greenville, South Carolina, allegedly for legal fees arising out of a previous action. Jordan and Jacob appeal the trial court’s dismissal of their complaint on the ground of forum non conveniens. For the reasons shown below, we affirm.

We review the trial court’s decision to grant a motion to dismiss on the basis of forum non conveniens for abuse of discretion. Gowdy v. Schley, 317 Ga. App. 693, 695 2 732 SE2d 774 2012; Collier v. Wehemeier, 313 Ga. App. 421, 422 721 SE2d 919 2011. That said, the discretion of the trial court is not without some limits, and when an appeal properly is taken from the grant or denial of a motion to dismiss under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, the appellant is entitled to meaningful appellate review, even if that review is only for an abuse of discretion. Wang v. Liu, 292 Ga. 568, 569-570 1 740 SE2d 136 2013 footnote omitted. Also, we will affirm the trial court’s findings on disputed factual questions relating to venue if there is any evidence to support them. Killearn, Inc. v. Southern Structural, 308 Ga. App. 494, 495 707 SE2d 882 2011.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
Elite Trial Lawyers 2024
July 11, 2024
New York, NY

The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms performing exemplary work on behalf of plaintiffs.


Learn More
GlobeSt. Women of Influence (WOI) 2024
July 22, 2024 - July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.


Learn More
New York Legal Awards 2024
September 05, 2024
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
Litigation Associate

Skolnick Legal Group, P.C., a construction and commercial litigation firm with offices in New Jersey and New York is seeking a Litigation As...


Apply Now ›
Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney - New York

Cullen and Dykman is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 5+ years in insurance coverage experience as well as risk transfer and ...


Apply Now ›
INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSOCIATE

McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a midlevel insurance coverage associate for its Newark, NJ and/or Philadelphia, PA offices. ...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs
Lawyers of Distinction
06/27/2024
The American Lawyer

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
SMGQ Law
06/21/2024
Daily Business Review

Full Page Announcement


View Announcement ›
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari
06/14/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
Go to Professional Announcements