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Gulf Oil Corp v Gilbert

330 U.S. 501 (1947)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1947
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Federal courts have inherent power to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds, balancing private and public interest factors.

Area of Law

procedure

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