Hawthorn Suites Golf Resorts, LLC v. Feneck

Melton, Justice.

In this case, Hawthorn Suites Golf Resorts, LLC, appeals the trial court’s dismissal of its suit against Dana R. Feneck on the grounds of forum non conveniens. See OCGA § 9-10-31.1 (a). On appeal, Hawthorn Suites contends that the trial court erred by granting Feneck’s motion to dismiss because: (1) Feneck abandoned his motion by failing to properly support it; (2) OCGA § 9-10-31.1 (a) is unconstitutional; and (3) even if OCGA§ 9-10-31.1 (a) is constitutional, the facts of this case do not support a finding of forum non conveniens. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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