Section 5. When the court finds that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum, the court may stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title II - Actions and Proceedings Therein
Chapter 223a - Jurisdiction of Courts of the Commonwealth Over Persons in Other States and Countries
Section 2 - Domicile, Organization or Place of Business for Personal Jurisdiction
Section 3 - Transactions or Conduct for Personal Jurisdiction
Section 4 - Service Outside Commonwealth
Section 5 - Forum Non Conveniens
Section 6 - Mode of Service Outside Commonwealth; Proof of Service
Section 7 - Individual Making Service Outside Commonwealth
Section 8 - Service Outside Commonwealth Upon Designated Individuals
Section 9 - Documents Issued in Proceedings Outside Commonwealth; Service Within Commonwealth
Section 10 - Taking Depositions Outside Commonwealth; Issuance of Commissions or Letters Rogatory
Section 11 - Discovery Within Commonwealth for Proceedings Outside Commonwealth