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McGann v. Wilson10/30/1997
A fairness analysis involves the following relevant factors: the burden on the defendant; the interest of the forum state; the plaintiff's interest in obtaining relief; the interstate judicial interests in obtaining the most efficient resolution of the controversy; and the shared interest of the several states in furthering fundamental social policies. World Wide Volkswagen Corp. V. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286, 100 S. Ct. 559, 62 L. Ed. 2d 490 (1980).
Appellant was local counsel on behalf of appellees in Virginia. Every aspect of his participation in the trial, which concluded with a settlement of the claim, occurred in Virginia. Appellant could reasonably anticipate being sued in Virginia, but not in Maryland.
JUDGMENT REVERSED.
COSTS TO BE PAID BY APPELLEES.
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