Legal Opinion
Sevison v. Cruise Ship Tours, Inc.
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided August 15, 1997No. Civ. No. 1996-57PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, Chief Judge
MEMORANDUM
This matter is before the court on two separate motions to dismiss. The first, filed by both defendants, Cruise Ship Tours, Inc. ["CST"] and Out Island Charters, Ltd. ["Out Island"] is based upon the doctrine of forum non conveniens. Out Island has filed an *236additional motion to dismiss based upon lack of personal jurisdiction. For the following reasons, the motion to dismiss both defendants on forum non conveniens grounds is denied, and the motion to dismiss Out Island for lack of personal jurisdiction is granted.
I. Factual and Procedural Background
This case arises out of a personal…
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