GARNER V. WOLFINBARGER
433 F.2d 117 (1970)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Garner (P) sought review of a transfer under 28 U.S.C.S. 1404(a) by
interlocutory appeal under 28 U.S.C.S. 1292(b), and by petition for writ of mandamus.
FACTS: P, shareholders, sued Wofinbarger (D), various corporate directors, officers and
controlling persons, claiming violations of federal and state securities laws, fraud and
other wrongs. The Court transferred the cause to the Southern District of Alabama under 28
U.S.C. 1404(a). P appealed by interlocutory appeal under 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) and by a
petition for writ of mandamus against the District Judge. The appeals court granted
permission for a 1292(b) appeal reserving determination of the appropriateness of the
appeal for consideration along with the merits. P contends that they are entitled under
securities law to have the matter heard in their choice of forum.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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