Legal Opinion
Omne Financial, Inc v. Shacks, Inc
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided February 10, 1998No. Docket 190550PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWahls, J.
This case presents us with the question whether a contractual agreement that seeks to establish the venue of potential causes of action that might accrue after the execution of the agreement is enforceable. We hold that it is not.
Pursuant to a lease, North American Interstate, Inc., was to provide defendant Shacks, Inc., with two jukeboxes and two pool tables in return for fixed monthly payments. The lease contained a provision dictating venue for any cause of action arising under the lease:
This lease shall not be effective until signed by the Lessor at our offices. This lease shall be…
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