Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine: SB 220 (1997).
Restores the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens to allow
Restores the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens to allow the court to decline to exercise jurisdiction in an action or claim for personal injury or wrongful death that arose outside of the state.
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