Wang v. Liu
292 Ga. 568
| Ga. | 2013Background
- Liu sues Wang in Fulton County alleging Wang holds Liu's stock in a Chinese company and misappropriates it and withholds distributions.
- Wang moves to dismiss under forum non conveniens after an interlocutory injunction is issued restricting asset transfers.
- Trial court denies the motion to dismiss, stays the case, and makes the injunction permanent pending related China proceedings.
- Wang appeals the denial of the motion to dismiss and the permanent injunction order.
- Court affirms the denial of the forum non conveniens motion but vacates the permanent injunction for lack of proper notice or consent.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the trial court abused its discretion on forum non conveniens denial | Liu | Wang | Affirmed—the denial stands; no abuse shown due to record lacking explicit reasoning |
| Whether the permanent injunction was properly entered | Liu | Wang | Vacated—the injunction not proper without notice/consent; interlocutory injunction remains in place |
Key Cases Cited
- Hawthorn Suites Golf Resorts v. Feneck, 282 Ga. 554, 651 S.E.2d 664 (Ga. 2007) (requires reasoned record in forum non conveniens decisions)
- Park Ave. Bank v. Steamboat City Dev. Co., 317 Ga. App. 289, 728 S.E.2d 925 (Ga. App. 2012) (supports explicit findings on factors or record-based reasoning)
- GrayRobinson, P.A. v. Smith, 302 Ga. App. 375, 690 S.E.2d 656 (Ga. App. 2010) (importance of record detailing reasoning for discretionary rulings)
- Ga. Cas. & Sur. Co. v. Valley Wood, Inc., 290 Ga. App. 177, 659 S.E.2d 410 (Ga. App. 2008) (illustrates need for explanation in discretionary rulings)
- Kennestone Hosp. v. Lamb, 288 Ga. App. 289, 653 S.E.2d 858 (Ga. App. 2007) (discusses required reasoning for forum decisions (overruled if misapplied))