Perceptics Corp. v. Societe Electronique Et Systemes Trindel

MEMORANDUM OPINION

JORDAN, District Judge.

This civil action is before the court for consideration of the motion to dismiss [doc. 3] filed by the defendant, called “Elsydel” for short. The motion raises issues of arbitrability and forum non conveniens in the context of an international commercial dispute.

Some understanding of the plaintiffs cause of action is necessary to an adjudication of the pending motion. The plaintiff Percepties is a Tennessee- corporation with its principal place of business in Knoxville. Elsydel is a corporation organized under the laws of the French Republic, and has…