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Forum-Selection Clause – Civil Procedure I Outline

Civil Procedure I

Forum-Selection Clause


Forum-selection clauses say where a contract shall be litigated to the exclusion of all other courts.

Prima facie valid and enforceable
...unless one of:

  • Obtained by fraud, undue influence, overwhelming bargaining power
  • Application would render litigation so gravely difficult and inconvenient that for all practical purposes plaintiff would be deprived of day in court

Reference: Paul Business Systems & Carnival Cruise