Forum Selection Clauses Explored: The Position under the United States Law - A Comparison of the Legal Positions in England (English Law) and South Africa

59 Pages Posted: 21 Dec 2008

Date Written: December 21, 2008

Abstract

A Forum Selection Clause is a clause that determines contractually the venue and the legal system to be applied in case of a dispute arising between or among parties.

This work compares the legal positions of the above three jurisdictions: United States, England and South Africa. This work can be useful to commercial arbitrators and lawyers alike.

Keywords: Forum Selection Clauses Explored, The Position Under the United States Law, A Comparison of the Legal Position in England (English Law) and South Africa

Suggested Citation

Cwinya-ai, Robert Ongom, Forum Selection Clauses Explored: The Position under the United States Law - A Comparison of the Legal Positions in England (English Law) and South Africa (December 21, 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1318885 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1318885

Robert Ongom Cwinya-ai (Contact Author)

Port of New Orleans Legal Office ( email )

Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States

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