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MATTER OF BERNZ

139 A.D.2d 444 (1988)

In the Matter of Hanna M. E. Bernz. Astrid N. Widschi, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

April 19, 1988

It was not within the court's power to sua sponte deny the petition and dismiss the proceeding on the ground of forum non conveniens. The doctrine of forum non conveniens may only be employed by a court on the motion of a party. (VSL Corp. v Dunes Hotels & Casinos, 70 N.Y.2d 948

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