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Governing Law; Venue; Severability
Governing Law; Venue; Severability contract clause examples

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.

Governing Law. Except to the extent preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern this Agreement in all respects, whether as to its validity, construction, capacity, performance or otherwise.

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the State of North Carolina, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina applicable to contracts to be made and performed entirely in said state.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Governing Law; Forum. This Agreement shall, in all respects, be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall also be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any suit or other proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted and maintained in the state or federal courts of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and the parties hereby waive any objection to such jurisdiction and venue and irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such court in any such action or proceeding. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys’ fees, in connection with any such suit or proceeding.

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