Rocky Mountain Builders Supply Inc. v. Marks

Opinion

ORME, Judge:

¶1 Rocky Mountain Builders Supply Inc. (RMBS) appeals the district court’s decision that a forum selection clause in RMBS’s contract with Steve Marks was unenforceable and that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. Because we conclude that the forum selection clause was enforceable and that the district court indeed had jurisdiction over Marks, we reverse and remand.

¶2 This appeal arises out of a seemingly simple contract dispute between RMBS and Marks. RMBS, a Utah corporation, is a roofing contractor with its principal place of business in Utah. It has branch…