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type of forum-selection clause in Texas

23 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re AIU Insurance Co.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2018
2 sentences

2018Co., 148 S.W.3d at 115, 116 (holding arbitration agreement “another type of forum- selection clause” and “no meaningful distinction between this type of forum- selection clause and arbitration clauses”)).

2016Co., 148 S.W.3d at 113 (holding arbitration agreement “another type of forum-selection clause” and “no meaningful distinction between this type of forum-selection clause and arbitration clauses”)); see also Haynsworth v. The Corp., 121 F.3d 956, 963 (5th Cir. 1997) (applying law of arbitration clauses to forum-selection clauses); Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd., 234 S.W.3d at 688 ; St.

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In Re Automated Collection Technologies, Inc.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009See In re Automated Collection Technologies, Inc., 156 S.W.3d 557, 559 (Tex. 2004) (per curiam) (orig. proceeding); AIU Ins., 148 S.W.3d at 115, 116 .

2005See In re AIU Ins., 148 S.W.3d at 116, 121 ; see also In re Automated, Techs., Inc., 156 S.W.3d at 559 (noting that In re AIU Insurance court, in considering whether right to rely on forum-selection clause had been waived, “relied on cases concerning waiver in the arbitration context, which we found to be analogous.”).

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In Re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc.green
tex · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See In re FirstMerit Bank, 52 S.W.3d 749, 755 (Tex. 2001); In re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 166 S.W.3d 732, 741 (Tex. 2005) (analysis applied to arbitration provisions, which are a type of forum selection clause).

2016Under direct-benefits estoppel, a “non-signatory who is seeking the benefits of a contract or seeking to enforce it ‘is estopped from simultaneously attempting to avoid the contract’s burdens.’ ” Rachal, 403 S.W.3d at 846 (citing In re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 166 S.W.3d 732, 739 (Tex. 2005)).

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Accelerated Christian Education, Inc. v. Oracle Corp.green
texapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001"When a party contractually consents to the jurisdiction of a particular state, that state has jurisdiction over that party as long as the agreed-to state will enforce the type of forum selection clause signed by the parties." Accelerated Christian Educ., Inc. v. Oracle Corp. , 925 S.W.2d 66, 72 (Tex. App.--Dallas 1996, no writ).

2000"When a party contractually consents to the jurisdiction of a particular state, that state has jurisdiction over that party as long as the agreed-to state will enforce the type of forum selection clause signed by the parties." Accelerated Christian Educ., Inc. v. Oracle Corp., 925 S.W.2d 66, 72 (Tex. App.--Dallas 1996, no writ).

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Barnette v. United Research Co.green
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1996
2 sentences

1996See Barnette, 823 S.W.2d at 370 ; see also Greenwood, 857 S.W.2d at 656 .

1996See Barnette, 823 S.W.2d at 370 ; see also Greenwood, 857 S.W.2d at 656 .

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Greenwood v. Tillamook Country Smoker, Inc.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2001
2 sentences

2001Greenwood v. Tillamook Country Smoker, Inc., 857 S.W.2d 654 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, no writ).

1996See Barnette, 823 S.W.2d at 370 ; see also Greenwood, 857 S.W.2d at 656 .

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In Re Firstmerit Bank, N.A.green
tex · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See In re FirstMerit Bank, 52 S.W.3d 749, 755 (Tex. 2001); In re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 166 S.W.3d 732, 741 (Tex. 2005) (analysis applied to arbitration provisions, which are a type of forum selection clause).

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In Re AutoNation, Inc.green
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See In re AutoNation, Inc., 228 S.W.3d 663, 668 (Tex. 2007) (citing In re AIU Ins.

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Haynsworth v. the Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Co., 148 S.W.3d at 113 (holding arbitration agreement “another type of forum-selection clause” and “no meaningful distinction between this type of forum-selection clause and arbitration clauses”)); see also Haynsworth v. The Corp., 121 F.3d 956, 963 (5th Cir. 1997) (applying law of arbitration clauses to forum-selection clauses); Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd., 234 S.W.3d at 688 ; St.

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Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shutegreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

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RSR Corp. v. Siegmundgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

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Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

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Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooksgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 , 589– 90, 111 S. Ct. 1522, 1525 (1991); 3 Baker Hughes Inc. v. Brooks, 405 S.W.3d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, pet. denied); RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 704 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.); see also Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U.S. 462 , 472 n.14, 105 S. Ct. 2174 , 2182 3 Congress later abrogated the type of forum-selection clause at issue in Carnival Cruise Lines; however, the Court’s holdings regarding the construction and effect of valid and enforceable forum-selection clauses remain.

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In Re Adm Investor Services, Inc.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g. , ADM Investor Servs. , 304 S.W.3d at 374 ; AIU Ins.

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Vimar Seguros Y Reaseguros, S. A. v. M/V Sky Reefergreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 134-35 (Tex.2004) (holding that determination of enforceability of forum-selection and arbitration clauses is the same when a party alleges fraudulent inducement); see also Vimar Seguros y Reasegu-ros, S.A v. M/V Sky Reefer, 515 U.S. 528, 534 , 115 S.Ct. 2322 , 132 L.Ed.2d 462 (1995) (observing that arbitration provisions are a subset of forum-selection clauses).

2009Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 134-35 (Tex.2004) (holding that determination of enforceability of forum-selection and arbitration clauses is the same when a party alleges fraudulent inducement); see also Vimar Seguros y Reasegu-ros, S.A v. M/V Sky Reefer, 515 U.S. 528, 534 , 115 S.Ct. 2322 , 132 L.Ed.2d 462 (1995) (observing that arbitration provisions are a subset of forum-selection clauses).

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In Re Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 134-35 (Tex.2004) (holding that determination of enforceability of forum-selection and arbitration clauses is the same when a party alleges fraudulent inducement); see also Vimar Seguros y Reasegu-ros, S.A v. M/V Sky Reefer, 515 U.S. 528, 534 , 115 S.Ct. 2322 , 132 L.Ed.2d 462 (1995) (observing that arbitration provisions are a subset of forum-selection clauses).

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Air Economy Corp. v. Aero-Flow Dynamicsgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Air Economy Corp. v. Aero-Flow Dynamics, Inc., 122 NJ.Super. 456, 300 A.2d 856, 857 (1973) (per curiam).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Weekley Homes, L.P. green
tex · 2005
1 sentence

2020Fund, 464 F.3d at 517–18 (similar). 3 See, e.g., Weekley Homes, 180 S.W.3d at 130–35 (citing federal authority upwards of forty-five times).

12020–2020
Hellenic Investment Fund, Inc. v. Det Norske Veritas green
ca5 · 2006
1 sentence

2020Fund, 464 F.3d at 517–18 (similar). 3 See, e.g., Weekley Homes, 180 S.W.3d at 130–35 (citing federal authority upwards of forty-five times).

12020–2020
Guam Industrial Services, Inc. v. Dresser-Rand Co. green
texapp · 2017
1 sentence

2019Id.

12019–2019
Hal Rachal, Jr. v. John W. Reitz green
tex · 2013
1 sentence

2016Under direct-benefits estoppel, a “non-signatory who is seeking the benefits of a contract or seeking to enforce it ‘is estopped from simultaneously attempting to avoid the contract’s burdens.’ ” Rachal, 403 S.W.3d at 846 (citing In re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 166 S.W.3d 732, 739 (Tex. 2005)).

12016–2016
Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc. green
texapp · 2007
1 sentence

2016Co., 148 S.W.3d at 113 (holding arbitration agreement “another type of forum-selection clause” and “no meaningful distinction between this type of forum-selection clause and arbitration clauses”)); see also Haynsworth v. The Corp., 121 F.3d 956, 963 (5th Cir. 1997) (applying law of arbitration clauses to forum-selection clauses); Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd., 234 S.W.3d at 688 ; St.

12016–2016
Bridas S.A.P.I.C. v. Government of Turkmenistan green
ca5 · 2003
1 sentence

2014But as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has pointed out, direct-benefits estoppel is “seriously consider[ed]” only when “the nonsignatory had brought suit against a signatory premised in part upon the agreement.” Bridas, 345 F.3d at 10 We look to cases applying direct-benefits estoppel in the context of arbitration clauses because arbitration clauses are a type of forum-selection clause.

12014–2014

Where else courts name it

TX 23 (1991–2020) DE 2 (2023–2023) CA 2 (1984–2023)

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