McLeod v. Lovelace

—Order unanimously modified, in the exercise of discretion, and, as modified, affirmed, without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: Based on the facts and circumstances of this case we conclude that Special Term, in the exercise of sound discretion, properly dismissed this personal injury action on the ground of forum non conveniens. The one-car, unwitnessed accident occurred in New York State, but that is the only important factor connected to this forum. The parties and the occupants of the car, the only witnesses to the accident, reside in the Province of Ontario, Canada,…