Midland Coal Co. v. Knox County

Midland Coal Company and Mid State Coal Company, Inc. (Midland), and the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, and its Director, Ronald E. Morse (Department), appeal an order of Sangamon County circuit judge Richard Cadagin transferring the action from Sangamon County to Knox County (third district) on the grounds of forum non conveniens. On appeal, Midland and the Department argue (1) the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to transfer the administrative review action on the grounds of forum non conveniens, and (2) the doctrine of forum non conveniens does not apply to administrative…