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Atlantic Marine Construction Co v United States District Court

571 U.S. 49 (2013)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Forum selection clauses are enforced via 28 USC 1404(a) transfer motions, and the clause should be given controlling weight in all but the most exceptional cases.

Key Principle

enforcement of forum selection clauses; proper procedural vehicle is 28 USC 1404(a) motion

Area of Law

Forum Selection

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