Omne Financial, Inc v. Shacks, Inc

We granted leave in this case to determine the enforceability of contract provisions establishing venue for causes of action that could arise after the contract is executed. Affirming the Court of Appeals, we conclude that such provisions are unenforceable.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Defendant Shacks, Inc., a Saginaw bar owner, leased two pool tables and two jukeboxes from plaintiffs assignor, North American Interstate, Inc. Although the equipment was leased through defendant corporation, defendant Shacks personally guaranteed the rental payments. The lease agreement contained the…