Johnson v. Key Equipment Finance

Acting Justice CLYDE N. DAVIS, JR.:

This case involves the scope of a forum selection clause contained in a lease agreement between Myron Johnson and Building Environmental Services (Appellants) and Key Equipment Finance (Key). We reverse.

Factual / Procedural Background

Appellants entered into a lease agreement with Key to lease a telephone marketing system. The lease contained a provision which included a forum selection clause. The clause read in part:

This lease shall in all respects be interpreted and governed by the internal laws of the State of New York. You consent to and agree that…