Sauder v. Rayman

In this consolidated petition for writ of certiorari and non-final appeal, petitioner, ASI Acquisition, L.L.C. ("ASI"), challenges a trial courts order denying its motion to abate or dismiss for improper venue. ASI contends the trial court departed from the essential requirements of law in failing to abate this Florida action in favor of a prior filed federal suit in Illinois. It further contends that it had a forum selection clause which entitles it to have this suit brought in Illinois. We deny the petition and affirm the appeal.