What is Jurisdiction?

Risk: Medium. Especially problematic if jurisdiction is far from where you live.

Definition

Specifies which courts have authority to hear disputes. If a contract sets jurisdiction to a state you don't live in, you may have to travel and hire local counsel to litigate any dispute, a significant practical disadvantage.

Related Terms

Choice of Law / Governing Law ClauseArbitration Clause

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