CHOICE OF FORUM
Other Names: Jurisdiction • Forum Selection • Forum & Venue • Submission to Jurisdiction
Sample Clause Language:
The parties hereby submit to the [non-exclusive] [exclusive] jurisdiction of the federal and state courts in the State of [STATE] located in [CITY] in any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. The parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the laying of venue of any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in federal and state courts in the State of [STATE] located in [CITY] and irrevocably and unconditionally waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such suit or proceeding in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. [Each party hereby irrevocably waives the right to a trial by jury in any action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement.]
Source: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2020, June 12). Form 8-K. Retrieved from SEC EDGAR website http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
Description:
Choice of Forum clauses identify the courts which the parties agree to litigate their disputes. The sample clause here requires the parties to litigate any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement in courts located within a specific state and county. Includes a forum non conveniens waiver. Also includes optional language for jury trial waiver.
Common Contracts with this Clause:
- All Commercial Agreements
What you'll see with Lawgood:
Four (4) Alternative Positions
- Unilateral (Fixed)
- Unilateral (Floating)
- Mutual (Floating)
- Mutual (Fixed)
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