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CHOO v. EXXON CORP.

No. A14-90-832-CV.

821 S.W.2d 190 (1991)

Chick Kam CHOO, et al., Appellants, v. EXXON CORPORATION, et al., Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

Rehearing Overruled September 12, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary M. Riebschlager, John O'Quinn, Houston, for appellants.

James Patrick Cooney, Craig V. Depew, Houston, for appellees.

Before J. CURTISS BROWN, C.J., and SEARS and CANNON, JJ.

OPINION

CANNON, Justice.

The widow and children of Leong Chong, a Singapore resident accidentally killed in that country while repairing a ship owned and operated by appellees, appeals from an order dismissing their claims against appellees on the basis of federal forum non conveniens. The trial court held that the state law of Texas is preempted by federal maritime law; however, the court did not determine whether it had jurisdiction to hear claims...

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