Interfund Corp. v. O'BYRNE

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

This case involves a promissory note relating to the sale of an Arabian horse. On appeal from the denial of his motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, Stuart O’Byrne argues the forum selection clause at issue is unreasonable, and absent his agreement to personal jurisdiction in Minnesota, there are insufficient minimum contacts to pass constitutional muster. We conclude the forum selection clause is reasonable and affirm.

FACTS

For financial reasons, O’Byrne purchased his business partner’s interest in a thoroughbred horse, Riskie Affair. His partner sold his…