Legal Opinion
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Court of Appeals of Arkansas
Decided April 24, 2002No. CA 01-1140PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Karen R. Baker, Judge.
This case involves the application of the doctrine offorum non conveniens. The Benton County Circuit Court dismissed a suit filed by Wal-Mart, whose corporate headquarters are in Benton County, on the ground that Pennsylvania would be a more convenient forum. The lawsuit involved Wal-Mart’s attempt to seek insurance coverage from appellees United States Fidelity & Guaranty and Lexington Insurance Company for losses involving a Dickson City, Pennsylvania Wal-Mart store. We affirm the trial court’s decision.
The following facts are taken from Wal-Mart’s complaint and the…
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