forum-selection clause
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 407 U.S. 1 - M/s Bremen v. Zapata off-Shore Company · 1972Most cited · 5,770 citing opinions
such clauses are prima facie valid and should be enforced unless enforcement is shown by the resisting party to be 'unreasonable' under the circumstances
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