CONTRACTUAL CHOICE OF TEXAS AS FORUM FOR LITIGATION
Forum selection clauses are enforceable in Texas if the parties have contractually consented to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Texas. See In re Cornerstone Healthcare Holding Group, Inc., 348 S.W.3d 538, 540 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2011, orig. proceeding); Falk & Fish, L.L.P. v. Pinkston's Lawnmower & Equipment., Inc., 317 S.W.3d 523, 525 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2010, no pet.); My Café-CCC, Ltd. v. Lunchstop, Inc., 107 S.W.3d 860, 864 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2003, no pet.). We review a trial court's ruling concerning the validity and enforceability of a forum selection clause for an abuse of discretion. See Cornerstone, 348 S.W.3d at 540; Falk, 317 S.W.3d at 526. A trial court does not abuse its discretion if it bases its decision on conflicting evidence. My Café, 107 S.W.3d at 864.
SOURCE: DALLAS COURT OF APPEALS - 05-10-01385-CV – 4/2/12
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