ALFORD v. PHIL. COCA-COLA BOTTLING


366 Pa.Super. 510 (1987)

531 A.2d 792

Joan ALFORD, Appellant, v. The PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed September 29, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan Starker, Philadelphia, for appellant.

James P. Bradley, Philadelphia, for appellee.

Before MONTEMURO, KELLY and CERCONE, JJ.


MONTEMURO, Judge:

Appellant Joan Alford challenges the dismissal of her action against appellee Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. The sole issue before us is whether the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas abused its discretion when it dismissed the action on the ground of forum non conveniens. Because the court acted prematurely, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

This dispute arose out of an automobile accident that occurred...

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