APPLICABLE LAW CHOICE OF VENUE. THIS AGREEMENT IS BEING EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA SHALL GOVERN THE VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES CONSENT TO THE VENUE AND JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION (BOTH SUBJECT MATTER AND PERSONAL) OF ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE (1) ANY OBJECTION ANY PARTY MIGHT NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND (2) ANY CLAIM THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
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Samples: Merger Agreement (First Choice Bancorp), Merger Agreement (Sierra Bancorp), Consolidation Agreement (Sierra Bancorp)
APPLICABLE LAW CHOICE OF VENUE. THIS AGREEMENT IS BEING EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA SHALL GOVERN THE VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES CONSENT TO THE VENUE AND JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION (BOTH SUBJECT MATTER AND PERSONAL) OF ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE (1a) ANY OBJECTION ANY PARTY MIGHT NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND (2b) ANY CLAIM THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
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Samples: Merger Agreement (Sierra Bancorp)