forum shop

Definition of "forum shop"
  1. The act of selecting a court or jurisdiction to obtain the most favorable judgment
How to use "forum shop" in a sentence
  1. Lawyers often evaluate different jurisdictions to forum shop for their clients.
  2. Some plaintiffs might forum shop to find a location with the most beneficial laws.
  3. The defendant accused the plaintiff of trying to forum shop with the lawsuit.

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