Legal Question in Business Law in Arizona

Contract Dispute

If a contract is to be interpreted with the laws of a given state, yet jurisdiction is not specified�.is it conceivable a matter could be heard in an alternative state. For example could an AZ court hear a case whereby the contract was interpreted in accordance with the laws of FL if there were an appropriate reason, such as the predominance of the business being generated relative to the contract was in AZ, or some other credible reason, provided no jurisdiction is specified in the agreement?


Asked on 6/05/08, 9:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: Contract Dispute

In general, contracts are interpreted under the laws of the state of execution, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. In today's world of interstate and international business, it becomes complicated. Most agreements speak to this issue in the agreement itself.

Not enough facts are known here. What is the real dispute? What is the question? Is there some difference in the laws of the two states?

Consult with an attorney and present all facts and documents for a proper opinion. Good luck.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 6:12 pm
James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: Contract Dispute

In general, contracts are interpreted under the laws of the state of execution, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. In today's world of interstate and international business, it becomes complicated. Most agreements speak to this issue in the agreement itself.

Not enough facts are known here. What is the real dispute? What is the question? Is there some difference in the laws of the two states?

Consult with an attorney and present all facts and documents for a proper opinion. Good luck.

Read more
Answered on 6/06/08, 6:12 pm


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