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Forum non Conveniens is a common law doctrine allowing courts to dismiss a case when another court or forum is substantially more convenient for the parties or witnesses, even though the original court had jurisdiction. This doctrine is applied to ensure convenience and fairness in litigation.

Subject matter jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or cases relating to a specific subject matter. When choosing venue, it must be determined whether the court has the statutory or constitutional power to adjudicate the kind of dispute in question.

Personal jurisdiction is the court's authority over the parties involved in the lawsuit. When choosing venue, it's important to ensure that the court has the power to bring a person into its adjudicative process, typically based on the party's presence within the state, consent, or minimum contacts with the jurisdiction.

Diversity jurisdiction is a form of subject matter jurisdiction where federal courts can hear cases where the parties are citizens of different states or countries, and the amount in controversy exceeds a statutory threshold. When choosing venue under diversity jurisdiction, one must consider federal venue statutes, which might influence the district in which the case can be filed.