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Gulf Oil Corp v Gilbert
330 U.S. 501 (1947)
Jurisdiction
United States
Year
1947
Status
unclear
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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