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contractual choice-of-forum clause in Delaware

5 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 2010–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
The Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co.red
scotus · 1972 · cited in 5 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026First, an otherwise contractually valid forum selection clause should not be enforced if contrary to public policy.111 Second, an otherwise contractually valid forum selection clause should not be enforced if it is unreasonable.112 109 John F. Coyle, “Contractually Valid” Forum Selection Clauses, 108 Iowa L. Rev. 127 , 142 (2022). 110 Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co., 407 U.S. 1 , 9-12, 18-20 (1972). 111 Id. at 15 (“A contractual choice-of-forum clause should be held unenforceable if enforcement would contravene a strong public policy of the forum in which suit is brought, whether declared by st

2026First, an otherwise contractually valid forum selection clause should not be enforced if contrary to public policy.111 Second, an otherwise contractually valid forum selection clause should not be enforced if it is unreasonable.112 109 John F. Coyle, “Contractually Valid” Forum Selection Clauses, 108 Iowa L. Rev. 127 , 142 (2022). 110 Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co., 407 U.S. 1 , 9-12, 18-20 (1972). 111 Id. at 15 (“A contractual choice-of-forum clause should be held unenforceable if enforcement would contravene a strong public policy of the forum in which suit is brought, whether declared by st

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Delaware. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Where else courts name it

LA 6 (1998–2012) DE 5 (2010–2026) FL 3 (1986–2012) AK 3 (1980–2021)

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