Forum Non Conveniens (The Forum Is Not Suitable) Is a Doctrine

question 369

Multiple Choice

Forum non conveniens (the forum is not suitable) is a doctrine used by judges to:

• A) dismiss civil but not criminal cases
• B) dismiss criminal but not civil cases
• C) dismiss either civil or criminal cases
• D) transfer cases to another court
• E) transfer foreign defendants to their home countries

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Definitions:

Fatty Acid

A long chain of hydrocarbon derived from the breakdown of fats, important in diet and metabolism.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all the cells of the body, involved in the synthesis of vitamin D, some hormones, and bile acids for digestion, but high levels may lead to heart disease.

Blood Pressure

the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, a critical vital sign indicating the health of the cardiovascular system.

Gray Matter

The darker-colored regions of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.