discretionary power of court to

decline jurisdiction when in short,

convenience of parties and ends

court will not entertain

of justice would be better if it finds that it is
served if action were brought inconvenient
and tried in another form

Originally to combat
forum-shopping in Forum Non Conveniens
Private international laws Court should hear the
Not a ground for case to determine if
a motion to circumstances exist to
warrant forum non
translation:
dismiss conveniens
inconvenient forum

No hard rule:

Depends largely on
the facts of the
particular case
When applicable:

PH Court is convenient for When not applicable:

In cases involving the parties

There is no suitable
Internet-based alternative to the plaintiff

transactions,
PH court can make an
intelligent decision based on

property of the defendant
Location will either be the law and facts of the case

has been attached within
(1) computer servers, (2) the Phillippines

any of the IP addresses PH court is likely to have

power to enforce its desicion

of the personal largely favors the

computers (3) location plaintiff
of other people involved

Usually, the telltale sign is

that it is not necessary for
the defendant to change
venue/jurisdiction to
pursue his remedy
Watch out for:

intent to vex, harass, or oppress