Legal Opinion
George E. Mercier v. Sheraton International, Inc., A/k/a, Itt-Sheraton International, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided June 4, 1991No. 90-1888PublishedCited by 91 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LOUIS H. POLLAK, Senior District Judge.
Susan and George Mercier appeal the district court’s dismissal of their diversity breach of contract suit against Sheraton International, Inc. (“Sheraton International”). The district court dismissed the diversity action on grounds of forum non con-veniens, concluding that the Republic of Turkey was a more suitable alternative jurisdiction in which to pursue this suit.
I. Facts and Procedural History
At all times relevant to this suit, Susan and George Mercier — daughter and father — were United States citizens. At the time the suit was brought, Susan…
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