Opinion ID: 1476448
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading:  Whether The Controversy is Dependent Upon The Application of Delaware Law

Text: The fourth Cryo-Maid factor is whether the controversy is dependent upon the application of Delaware law which the courts of this State more properly should decide than those of another jurisdiction. [42] This factor weighs slightly, although not significantly, in Pan American's favor. The Court of Chancery found that Argentine law would apply to Candlewood's claims. [43] Candlewood disputes that finding, but even if Delaware law were applicable, it has not been shown that this case depends upon the application of Delaware law that more properly should be decided by Delaware courts. On the other hand, if Argentine law is found to apply, that alone is not sufficient reason to warrant dismissal under the doctrine of forum non conveniens. [44] Pan American has failed to articulate any hardship that would result from a Delaware court applying Argentine law. The expense and inconvenience of translating pertinent legal precedent, of retaining foreign lawyers, and of producing foreign law experts to testify at trial, has not been shown to be of material weight in an overwhelming hardship analysis in this particular case. [45] Accordingly, this factor, although favoring Pan American, falls far short of satisfying the standard for a forum non conveniens dismissal.