Governing State Clause Samples

The Governing State clause establishes which state's laws will be used to interpret and enforce the contract. In practice, this means that if a dispute arises, the legal principles and court system of the specified state will apply, regardless of where the parties are located or where the contract was performed. This clause provides predictability and consistency for both parties by clarifying which legal framework governs their agreement, thereby reducing uncertainty and potential conflicts over applicable law.
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Governing State. This Agreement shall be governed by and its provisions shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent the provisions of New York law conflict with the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.
Governing State. This Agreement shall be governed by and constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of California (without regard to its conflicts of laws principles). The partiesconsent to the jurisdiction and venue of the state or federal courts in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement or otherwise arising between the patties, and the parties waive any objection based on forum non convenience and any objection to venue in connection therewith.
Governing State. This Plan shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, except insofar as state law has been preempted by ERISA.
Governing State. This Agreement shall be governed by and its provisions shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent the provisions of Virginia law conflict with the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.
Governing State. This Agreement shall be governed by and constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware (without regard to its conflicts of laws principles). The partiesconsent to the jurisdiction and venue of the state or federal courts in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement or otherwise arising between the patties, and the parties waive any objection based on forum non convenience and any objection to venue in connection therewith.
Governing State. This Plan shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, except insofar as state law has been preempted by ERISA.
Governing State. The State of
Governing State. This contract shall be governed by the State of <your state>, USA. This contract is considered VOID if not signed by both parties and initialed on each page by the PURCHASER.
Governing State. The term “Governing State” shall have the meaning assigned to it in the Trust Agreement. If the Grantor does not define "Governing State" in the Trust Agreement, it shall mean the Grantor's state of residence at the time of the Grantor’s death.
Governing State. Ohio, except for perfection, as appropriate.