Hughes v. Scaffide

The issue to be decided in this appeal is whether the Court of Appeals, under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, can decline to exercise its original jurisdiction to hear a petition which states a proper cau^e of action in habeas corpus.

The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to dismiss or transfer a case, despite the fact that venue is proper and it has jurisdiction, because there is a more appropriate forum in which the action may be heard. ..The doctrine permits a court to dismiss or transfer a ease if it serves the administration of justice and the convenience of the…