court of competent jurisdiction in another state so that the action in Miami is purely by way of enforcement, the Miami jurisdiction, whether it be state or federal would be the forum conveniens because the ship is physically within the jurisdiction. References Bibliography . (2002). "Regie National des Usines Renault SA v. Zhang: choice of law in torts and another farewell to Phillips v Eyre but the Voth test retained for forum non conveniens in Australia." October, Melbourne Journal of International Law. External links The Brussels Convention Forum Non Conveniens Dismissal: The Quieter Side of Section 1782 Discovery "The Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens" Edward L. Barrett, Jr. California Law Review, September 1947. (PDF) "Forum Non Conveniens in the United States and Canada" Donald J. Carney. Buffalo Journal of International Law, July 1996. (PDF) Legal rules with Latin names Legal doctrines and principles Venue (law)