forum conveniens en · NOUN
Etymology
Back-formation from forum non conveniens.
Meanings
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In a situation of forum non conveniens, the jurisdiction considered more appropriate for hearing the case.
The issue of staying proceedings to avoid multiple proceedings sometimes arises where proceedings have been commenced (or could be commenced) in two different jurisdictions and the court considers which jurisdiction is the forum conveniens.
2026 April 15, M.A. Marion, “Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd (Re), 2026 ABKB 293”, in CanLII, retrieved 30 May 2026:
- Synonym of forum non conveniens (“legal doctrine”)