Jurisdiction Clause | Choice of Law Clause | Out of State Lawsuit

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Can I be sued there?

November 11, 2010

Elizabeth Lewis explains why it is a good idea for any small business owner to avoid agreeing to a contract without specifying in what state any dispute will take place and what state's law will govern that dispute. Lewis encourages including these clauses in any contract because business owners should do what they can to avoid having to defend themselves in another state. Although it is not a foolproof solution, laying out the jurisdiction and applicable law of future disputes will likely be helpful to many contracts.

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