Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
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Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Airsculpt Technologies, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
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Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (N-Able, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Illinois for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Permitted Transferees to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is they are not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courts, that its their property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-above named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-above named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-above named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Deferred Incentive Unit Issuance Agreement (Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.), Deferred Unit Issuance Agreement (Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.), Deferred Unit Issuance Agreement (Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of Delaware and the County of New York Castle for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (StepStone Group Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (StepStone Group Inc.), Transaction Agreement (StepStone Group Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts courts, whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.4 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The provisions of this Section 8.2 shall not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a federal or state court of the State of Delaware.
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Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Surgery Partners, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Surgery Partners, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Habit Restaurants, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the Southern District of the State of New York in the Borough of Manhattan for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court court, and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 7 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Vivaldi Capital Management, LLC), Registration Rights Agreement (Angel Oak Mortgage, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Angel Oak Mortgage, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Illinois for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Permitted Transferees to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is they are not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its their property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 7 contracts
Samples: Class a Common Unit Purchase and Exchange Agreement, Purchase and Exchange Agreement, Class a Unit Purchase Agreement (Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State Delaware Court of New York Chancery, for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourt, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any an action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts court nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts court whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts court in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 9.6 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 7 contracts
Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (PetIQ, Inc.), Limited Liability Company Agreement (Planet Fitness, Inc.), Limited Liability Company Agreement (Habit Restaurants, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 11.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 7 contracts
Samples: Participation, Registration Rights and Coordination Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp), Participation, Registration Rights and Coordination Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp Ii), Stockholders Agreement (Houghton Mifflin Co)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 9 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Advisory Agreement, Shareholder Agreement (Nielsen CO B.V.), Advisory Agreement (Global Media USA, LLC)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the County of New York in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Gannett Co., Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Gannett Co., Inc.), Investor Agreement (Gannett Co., Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementThe Company and the Participant, by its his or her execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose purposes of any action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees agree not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such claim or action, any claim that it it, he or she is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its its, his or her property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, improper or that this Award Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees agree not to commence any claim or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding ; provided, however, that the foregoing, to Company and the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it Participant may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action seek to enforce a judgment of any of issued by the above-named courts in any court of competent proper jurisdiction. Each party hereto The Company and the Participant hereby consents consent to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawproceeding, and agrees agree that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its its, his or her address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 18 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 11.3 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreement, Shareholder Agreement (Avago Technologies LTD), Shareholder Agreement (Avago Technologies LTD)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (LCE AcquisitionSub, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (LifeCare Holdings, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Plainfield Direct Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting State Courts of the State of New York, New York County or the United States District Court located in the State of New York, New York County for the purpose of any actionand all actions, claimsuits or proceedings arising in whole or in part out of, cause of action or suit (in contractrelated to, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawApplicable Law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of such action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any Each party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause hereby (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding action in any manner permitted by New York law, and ; (ii) agrees that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 18, shall constitute good and valid service of process in any such action and (iii) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) does not constitute good and valid service of process.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Global Distribution Agreement, Global Distribution Agreement, Global Distribution Agreement (BlackRock Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementThe Company and the Participant, by its his or her execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose purposes of any action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees agree not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such claim or action, any claim that it it, he or she is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its its, his or her property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, improper or that this Award Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees agree not to commence any claim or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding ; provided, however, that the foregoing, to Company and the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it Participant may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action seek to enforce a judgment of any of issued by the above-named courts in any court of competent proper jurisdiction. Each party hereto The Company and the Participant hereby consents consent to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawproceeding, and agrees agree that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its its, his or her address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 16 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Party City Holdco Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Party City Holdco Inc.), Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Party City Holdco Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, hereby (i) hereby irrevocably submits submits, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to submit, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting located either in the State City of New York Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, and in the event that such federal courts shall not have subject matter jurisdiction over the relevant proceeding, then of the state courts located either in the City of Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) hereby waives waives, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain to permit any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation its Affiliates to commence any Action arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Virginia or Connecticut law, as the case may be, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 7.1 above is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 7.9 to the contrary with respect to the parties' forum selection, if an Action is filed against a party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, by a Person who or which is not a party to this Agreement, an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement, or an assignee thereof (a "Third Party Action"), in a forum other than the federal district court or a state court located in the City of Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, and such Third Party Action is based upon, arises from, or implicates rights, obligations or liabilities existing under this Agreement or acts or omissions pursuant to this Agreement, then the party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, joined as a defendant in such Third Party Action shall have the right to file cross-claims or third-party claims in the Third Party Action against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, and even if not a defendant therein, to intervene in such Third Party Action with or without also filing cross-claims or third-party claims against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Voting and Standstill Agreement (Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co), Voting and Standstill Agreement (Hilb Rogal & Hamilton Co /Va/), Stock Purchase Agreement (Hilb Rogal & Hamilton Co /Va/)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of Delaware and the County of New York Castle for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor or to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Viant Technology Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any actionparties hereto agrees that all actions, claim, cause of action suits or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation proceedings arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof shall be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal courts located in the State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg. Each of the parties hereto hereby by execution hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the federal courts located in the State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg for the purpose of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Agreement or the subject matter hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it such party is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourt, that its such party is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that such party’s property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on the grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party proceeding in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementcourt other than one of the above-named courts, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdictioncourt. Each party of the parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of North Carolina, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 16.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 16.2 hereof does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 16.5 shall not restrict the ability of any party hereto to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in the federal courts located in the State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Limited Partnership Agreement (Premier, Inc.), Limited Partnership Agreement (Premier, Inc.), Limited Partnership Agreement (Premier, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or, solely if the State Delaware Court of Chancery declines jurisdiction, the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, New York Castle County, or, solely if such court declines jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court above-named courts, and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 7.14 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Amentum Holdings, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Amazon Holdco Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Amazon Holdco Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Advisory Agreement (Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc.), Advisory Agreement (Music123, Inc.), Advisory Agreement (Sensata Technologies Holland, B.V.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 11 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp), Management Agreement (Hca Inc/Tn), Management Agreement (C C Media Holdings Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 12.3 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreement (Stream Global Services, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund II, L.P.), Shareholder Agreement (Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund II, L.P.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 5.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investor Rights Agreement (Diversey Holdings, Ltd.), Investor Rights Agreement (Diversey Holdings, Ltd.), Investor Rights Agreement (Canada Goose Holdings Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or based upon this Agreement, Agreement or the subject matter hereof may be brought and maintained in the federal and state courts within the County of New York of the State of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, : (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting within the County of New York in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that he or it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that he or it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that his or its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party proceeding in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementcourt other than one of the above-named courts, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdictioncourts. Each party of the parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof below its signature hereon is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that such service of process does not constitute good and sufficient service of process.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Debt Exchange Agreement (Orion Healthcorp Inc), Stock Subscription Agreement (Orion Healthcorp Inc), Stock Subscription Agreement (Surgicare Inc/De)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties hereto agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 10 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 10 hereof does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included in clause (i) above.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement (Canada Goose Holdings Inc.), Management Agreement (Canada Goose Holdings Inc.), Management Agreement (Gymboree Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 11.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (LifeCare Holdings, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (LCE AcquisitionSub, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (AGY Holding Corp.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Trinseo S.A.), Registration Rights Agreement (Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.), Participation and Registration Rights Agreement (UGS PLM Solutions Asia/Pacific INC)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts courts, whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 22.4 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The provisions of this Section 21.2 shall not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a federal or state court of the State of Delaware.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement of Limited Partnership (Norcraft Capital Corp.), Agreement of Limited Partnership (Norcraft Companies Lp), Agreement of Limited Partnership (Norcraft Companies Lp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 12.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (WMG Acquisition Corp), Stockholders Agreement (Warner Music Group Corp.), Stockholders Agreement (LEM America, Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 9.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Principal Investor Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp), Principal Investor Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp Ii), Principal Investor Agreement (Sungard Data Systems Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties hereto irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this AgreementAgreement or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect hereof brought by any other party or its successors or permitted assigns may be brought and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, by its execution hereofif under applicable Law exclusive jurisdiction over such matter is vested in the federal courts, (i) any court of the United States located in the State of Delaware, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect to its property, generally and unconditionally, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state aforesaid courts and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of agrees that it will not bring any action, claim, cause of legal action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon with respect to this Agreement or relating to for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect hereof in any court other than the subject matter hereof, (ii) aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawirrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any such actionaction or proceeding with respect to this Agreement or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect hereof, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourts for any reason other than the failure to lawfully serve process, (b) that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or executionotherwise), and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in any such proceeding court is brought in one an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of the above-named courts such suit, action or proceeding is improperimproper and (iii) this Agreement, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof hereof, may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdictioncourts. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 8; provided that nothing in this Agreement shall affect the right of any such proceeding party to serve process in any other manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticeLaw.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Voting and Support Agreement (Amtech Systems Inc), Voting and Support Agreement (Btu International Inc), Voting and Support Agreement (Btu International Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Venus Concept Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Venus Concept Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Venus Concept Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State Commonwealth of New York Virginia for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Virginia law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreement (Media General Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Media General Inc), Credit Agreement (Media General Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, law and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (PetIQ, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (PetIQ, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (PetIQ, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the Southern District of the State of New York in the Borough of Manhattan for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (LCE AcquisitionSub, Inc.), Continuing Service Agreement (Amc Entertainment Inc), Continuing Service Agreement (Marquee Holdings Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ; and (y) any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights and Coordination Agreement, Registration Rights and Coordination Agreement (West Corp), Registration Rights and Coordination Agreement (West Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, hereby (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and Delaware Court of Chancery in Wilmington Delaware (or, only if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any federal courts sitting in court within the State of New York Delaware, or, if such court declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware) for the purpose of any actionand all Actions arising in whole or in part out of, claimrelated to, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement Agreement, the Contemplated Transactions or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives b)waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaws, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding Action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof such Action other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action Action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes may bring an Action in a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any other than one of the above-named courts in any court courts, to enforce the judgment of competent jurisdictionthe above-named courts. Each party hereto hereby (x) consents to service of process in any such proceeding Action in any manner permitted by New York law, and the Laws of the State of Delaware; (y) agrees that service of process by registered made in accordance with clause (x) or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified made pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 10.2, will constitute good and valid service of process in any such Action; and (z) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such Action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (x) or clause (y) does not constitute good and valid service of process.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Outdoor Products Spinco Inc.), Share Purchase Agreement (Outdoor Products Spinco Inc.), Share Purchase Agreement (Outdoor Products Spinco Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Michaels Companies, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Michaels Companies, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Michaels Stores Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 10 is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 10 does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a federal or state court of the State of New York.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Consultancy Services Agreement (Ascend Telecom Holdings LTD), Management Services Agreement (Ascend Telecom Holdings LTD), Management Agreement (Campbell Alliance Group Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, Company and Grantee each (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting located in the State of New York Atlanta, Georgia for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action action, or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding proceeding, or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-above named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action action, or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-above named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence Company and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto Grantee each hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Georgia law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof of Grantee as reflected in the books and records of the Company is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The provisions of this Section shall not restrict the ability of the Company or Grantee to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in one of the courts specified in clause (i) of the first sentence of this Section.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Axiall Corp/De/), Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Axiall Corp/De/), Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Axiall Corp/De/)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Michigan sitting in the State County of New York Michigan or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence above and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts (ii) judgments obtained in any court of competent referred to in clause (a) above may be enforced in any jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Michigan law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Employee Stockholders Agreement, Franchise Agreement (Dominos Pizza Inc), Employee Stockholders Agreement (Dominos Pizza Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by his or its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting of the State of Delaware or the United States District Court located in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation litigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement any of the Series E Documents (as defined in the Series E Stock Purchase Agreement) or relating to the subject matter hereofthereof, in each case whether now existing or hereafter arising (the “Litigation”), (ii) hereby waives waives, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionLitigation, any claim that he or it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that his or its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding Litigation brought in one of the above-named courts is impropermay be removed to any federal court, should be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement any of the Series E Documents (as defined above), or the subject matter hereof thereof, whether now existing or hereafter arising, may not be enforced in or by such court, or that any of the Series E Documents (as defined above) or the subject matter thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Litigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement any of the Series E Documents (as defined above) or relating to the subject matter hereof thereof, whether now existing or thereof hereafter arising, other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Litigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Each party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby (x) consents to service of process in any such proceeding Litigation in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and ; (y) agrees that service of process made in accordance with clause (x) or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 8.4, is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice of any such Litigation; and (z) waives and agrees not to assert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such Litigation any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (x) or (y) does not constitute good and sufficient service of process.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investors’ Rights Agreement (Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc.), Investors’ Rights Agreement (Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc.), Investors’ Rights Agreement (Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the Borough of Manhattan in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 10.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreements (Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc.), Shareholder Agreement (Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementThe Company and the Participant, by its his or her execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose purposes of any action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees agree not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such claim or action, any claim that it it, he or she is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its its, his or her property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, improper or that this Award Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees agree not to commence any claim or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Award Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of claim or action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding ; provided, however, that the foregoing, to Company and the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it Participant may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action seek to enforce a judgment of any of issued by the above-named courts in any court of competent proper jurisdiction. Each party hereto The Company and the Participant hereby consents consent to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawproceeding, and agrees agree that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its its, his or her address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 20 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreementhereto, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting State Courts of the State of New York, New York County or the United States District Court located in the State of New York, New York County, for the purpose adjudication of any action, claim, cause dispute hereunder of action in connection herewith or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to with the subject matter hereofTermination and Separation Events, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court court, and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of such action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum non conveniens or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any Each party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause hereby (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding action in any manner permitted by New York law, and (ii) agrees that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant in the Contribution Agreement, shall constitute good and valid service of process in any such action, and (iii) waives and agrees not to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) does not constitute good and valid service of process.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Termination and Separation Agreement, Termination and Separation Agreement (Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 8.2. hereof does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 9.2. will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included in clause (i) above.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration and Participation Rights Agreement (Gymboree Corp), Registration and Participation Rights Agreement (Gym-Card, LLC)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or, solely if the State Delaware Court of Chancery declines jurisdiction, the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, New York Castle County, or, solely if such court declines jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court above-named courts, and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 4.13 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreement (Convey Holding Parent, Inc.), Shareholder Agreement (Convey Holding Parent, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, improper or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not neither to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement Agreement, or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof thereof, other than before one of the above-named courts courts, nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts courts, whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 6.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Bloomin' Brands, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Bloomin' Brands, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 4.8 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (LifeStance Health Group, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (LifeStance Health Group, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, Company and Grantee each (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting located in the State of New York Wilmington, Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action action, or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding proceeding, or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-above named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action action, or suit (in contract, tort tort, or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-above named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence Company and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto Grantee each hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof of Grantee as reflected in the books and records of the Company is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The provisions of this Section shall not restrict the ability of the Company or Grantee to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in one of the courts specified in clause (a) of the first sentence of this Section.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Axiall Corp/De/), Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Axiall Corp/De/)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries controlled Affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (SciPlay Corp), Registration Rights Agreement (SciPlay Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits submits, and agrees to cause each of its Subsidiaries to submit, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in of the State of New York located in New York County or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, inquiry proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives waives, and agrees to cause each of its Subsidiaries to waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain to permit any of its Subsidiaries to commence any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts court whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 13.6 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Oxford Industries Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Evans Bob Farms Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this Agreement, Agreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of The State of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the The State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of The State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 10 is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 10 does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a federal or state court of The State of New York.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement, Management Agreement (Transcultural Health Develpment, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, of the parties hereto by its ----------------------- execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in of the State of New York California for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party proceeding in any litigation court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of or by any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdictioncourts. Each party of the parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of California, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that service of process made in accordance with this Section 8.8 does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8.8 shall not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a federal or state court of the State of California.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Medarex Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Medarex Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and courts of the state of New York, New York County or any federal courts sitting in the State Southern District of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, improper or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not neither to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts courts, nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts courts, whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 8.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Bloomin' Brands, Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Bloomin' Brands, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York California for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Rollover & Subscription Agreement, Rollover & Subscription Agreement (Transcultural Health Develpment, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits submits, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to submit, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting located either in the State City of New York Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, and in the event that such federal courts shall not have subject matter jurisdiction over the relevant proceeding, then of the state courts located either in the City of Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit Action (as such term is defined in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation the Stock Purchase Agreement) arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) hereby waives waives, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain to permit any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation its Affiliates to commence any Action arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Virginia or Connecticut law, as the case may be, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 6.1 above is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 6.9 to the contrary with respect to the parties' forum selection, if an Action is filed against a party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, by a person who or which is not a party to this Agreement, an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement, or an assignee thereof (a "Third Party Action"), in a forum other than the federal district court or a state court located in the City of Richmond, Virginia, or in the City of Hartford, Connecticut, and such Third Party Action is based upon, arises from, or implicates rights, obligations or liabilities existing under this Agreement or acts or omissions pursuant to this Agreement, then the party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, joined as a defendant in such Third Party Action shall have the right to file cross-claims or third-party claims in the Third Party Action against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, and even if not a defendant therein, to intervene in such Third Party Action with or without also filing cross-claims or third-party claims against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Hilb Rogal & Hamilton Co /Va/), Registration Rights Agreement (Hilb Rogal & Hamilton Co /Va/)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 7.3 is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 7.3 does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 7.2 (b) will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included in clause (i) above.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Expense Reimbursement Agreement, Expense Reimbursement Agreement (Dave & Busters Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits (a) submits, subject to Section 1.06, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or if, but only if, the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of New York Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any actionand all Actions arising in whole or in part out of, claimrelated to, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the Contemplated Transactions, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or any claims arising in whole or in part out of, related to, based upon, or in connection herewith or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and court, (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof such Action other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts (subject in each case to clause (a)) whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (id) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding Action in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of Delaware, and (e) agrees that service of process by registered made in accordance with clause (d) or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified made pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 13.03 will constitute good and valid service of process in any such Action, and (f) waives and agrees not to assert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such Action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (d) or clause (e) does not constitute good and valid service of process. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, a party may commence an Action in any other court to enforce an order or judgment issued by one of the courts described in the immediately preceding sentence. Without limiting the foregoing, each of the parties agrees that it will not bring or support any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim of any kind or description, whether in Law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, against the Sponsor or the Debt Financing Sources in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, including any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Commitment Letters, the Debt Financing or the performance thereof, in any forum other than the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, or, if under applicable Law exclusive jurisdiction is reasonably calculated to give actual noticevested in the federal courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (and appellate courts thereof).
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Equity Purchase Agreement (NorthStar Healthcare Income, Inc.), Equity Purchase Agreement (Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 12.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Panther Expedited Services, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Panther Expedited Services, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts Superior Court of Quebec sitting in the State District of New York Montreal for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourt, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts court nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts court whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts court in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of Quebec, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 10 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement, Management Agreement (BRP Japan Co. Ltd.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. (i) Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, hereby:
(i1) hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction in the Court of Chancery of the state and federal courts sitting State of Delaware or any court of the United States located in the State of New York Delaware, for the purpose of any actionand all actions, claimsuits or proceedings arising in whole or in part out of, cause of action or suit (in contractrelated to, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, ;
(ii2) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and court; and
(iii3) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of such action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum non conveniens or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing.
(ii) The original Investor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally designates, appoints, and empowers The Corporation Trust Company, Corporation Trust Center, 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, as its designee, appointee and agent to the extent receive, accept and acknowledge for and on its behalf service of any and all legal process, summons, notices and documents that any party hereto is or becomes a party may be served in any litigation action, suit or proceeding brought against such Investor in any such United States federal or state court with respect to its obligations, liabilities or any other matter arising out of or in connection with which it this Agreement and that may assert indemnification rights set forth be made on such designee, appointee and agent in this Agreementaccordance with legal procedures prescribed for such courts. If for any reason such designee, the court in which such litigation is being heard appointee and agent hereunder shall be deemed cease to be included available to act as such, such Investor agrees to designate a new designee, appointee and agent in clause (ithe State of Delaware on the terms and for the purposes of this Section 11(e) abovereasonably satisfactory to the Company. Notwithstanding The original Investor further hereby irrevocably consents and agrees to the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment service of any of the above-named courts and all legal process, summons, notices and documents in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to such action, suit or proceeding against such Investor by serving a copy thereof upon the relevant agent for service of process referred to in this Section 11(e) (whether or not the appointment of such agent shall for any reason prove to be ineffective or such proceeding in any manner permitted agent shall accept or acknowledge such service) or by New York law, and agrees that sending copies thereof by a recognized next day courier service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to such Investor at its address specified in or designated pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated this Agreement. The original Investor agrees that the failure of any such designee, appointee and agent to give actual noticeany notice of such service to them shall not impair or affect in any way the validity of such service or any judgment rendered in any action or proceeding based thereon.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Rite Aid Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 14.2 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Clear Channel Communications Inc), Stockholders Agreement (C C Media Holdings Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties hereto agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, should be stayed by virtue of the pendency of any other action, suit or proceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court any of the above-named courts and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwisecourts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 10 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 10 hereof does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included (or desired to be included) in clause (i) above.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement (Blue Coat, Inc.), Management Agreement
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State District of New York Montreal for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourt, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts court nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts court whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts court in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of Québec, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 11.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
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Samples: Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (BRP Japan Co. Ltd.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, hereby (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or, if but only if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of New York Delaware) for the purpose of any actionand all actions, claimsuits or proceedings arising in whole or in part out of, cause of action related to, based upon or suit in connection with this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or the Contemplated Transactions (whether sounding in contract, tort tort, statute or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, should be transferred or removed to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other action, suit or proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain prosecute any such action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any Each party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause hereby irrevocably (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such action, suit or proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and the laws of the State of Delaware; (ii) agrees that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or made by registered personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified nationally recognized overnight courier pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 10.1, will constitute good and valid service of process in any such action, suit or proceeding; and (iii) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (i) or clause (ii) does not constitute good and valid service of process.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Providence Service Corp), Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Molina Healthcare Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 7.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 7.2 hereof does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8.2 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included in clause (i) above.
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Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementContract, by its ----------------------- execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court located in the Southern District of California or the state and federal courts sitting in of the State of New York California located in San Diego, California for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement Contract or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives waives, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that that-any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement Contract or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court court, and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement Contract or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York California law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticeherein.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: System Equipment Purchase Agreement (Leap Wireless International Inc), System Equipment Purchase Agreement (Leap Wireless International Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 6.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investor Agreement (Michaels Companies, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party The parties irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this AgreementAgreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its execution hereofsuccessors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (i) or, if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware). Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state aforesaid courts and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of agrees that it will not bring any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon relating to this Agreement or relating to any of the subject matter hereof, (ii) transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawirrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any such actionaction or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courtscourts for any reason other than the failure to serve in accordance with this Section 9(k), (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in one an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of the above-named courts such suit, action or proceeding is improperimproper or (iii) this Agreement, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof hereof, may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual noticecourts.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Separation Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement (ITC Holdings Corp.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, hereby (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting of the State of New -66- York, New York County or the United States District Court located in the State of New York, New York County for the purpose of any actionand all actions arising in whole or in part out of, claimrelated to, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim action that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other Action in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of such action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby (x) consents to service of process in any such proceeding action in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York law, and York; (y) agrees that service of process by registered made in accordance with clause (x) or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified made pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 11.1, will constitute good and valid service of process in any such action; and (z) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (x) or clause (y) does not constitute good and valid service of process.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Purchase and Sale Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement (Solera Holdings, Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits (a) submits, subject to Section 2.5, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or if, but only if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of New York Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any actionand all Actions arising in whole or in part out of, claimrelated to, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the Contemplated Transactions, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or any claims arising in whole or in part out of, related to, based upon, or in connection herewith or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and court, (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof such Action other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts (subject in each case to clause (a) of this sentence) whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (id) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding Action in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of Delaware, and (e) agrees that service of process by registered made in accordance with clause (d) or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified made pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 11.1 will constitute good and valid service of process in any such Action, and (f) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such Action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (d) or clause (e) does not constitute good and valid service of process. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, a party may commence an Action in any other court to enforce an order or judgment issued by one of the courts described in the immediately preceding sentence.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement (IES Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 10 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement (LCE AcquisitionSub, Inc.), Management Agreement (LifeCare Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts Delaware Court of Chancery or, if unavailable, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware , in each case, sitting in the State City of New York Wilmington, Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”), for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawApplicable Law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtsChosen Courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts Chosen Courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court Chosen Court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts Chosen Courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts Chosen Courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts Chosen Courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 on Exhibit F hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Recapitalization Agreement (Vantiv, Inc.), Recapitalization Agreement (Vantiv, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 12.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp), Stockholders Agreement (Sungard Capital Corp Ii)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting Delaware Court of Chancery within New Castle County in in the State of Delaware (or, solely if the Delaware Court of Chancery within New York Castle County in the State of Delaware declines jurisdiction, the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, New Castle County, or solely if such court declines jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 13.03 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (McAfee Corp.), Limited Liability Company Agreement (McAfee Corp.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementAll actions, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suits or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation proceedings arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofof this Agreement if brought by a person other than the Company shall be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal courts located in the State of Delaware, provided that upon determination by the Board of Managers, the Company has the right to bring, maintain, or remove any action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or based on this Agreement or the subject matter of this Agreement to any state or federal court located in the State of Delaware. Each of the Unitholders and Members: (ii1) hereby shall irrevocably be subject to the jurisdiction of the federal courts located in the State of Delaware for the purpose of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Agreement or the subject matter of this Agreement; and (2) waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees shall not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries be entitled to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that he, she, or it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of one of the above-named courts, that he, she, or it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that he, she, or its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on the grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party proceeding in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any other than one of the above-named courts courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter of this Agreement may not be enforced in or by any court one of competent jurisdictionthe above-named courts. Each Unitholder, Member, or other party hereto hereby consents to this Agreement shall be subject to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of Delaware, and agrees that shall be subject to service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof this Agreement on the records of the Company (on grounds that it is reasonably calculated to give actual notice) and waives and shall not be entitled to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with this Agreement does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section shall not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in the federal courts located in the State of Delaware.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (Blackhawk Biofuels, LLC), Limited Liability Company Agreement (Ozark Ethanol LLC)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits submits, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to submit, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting located in Virginia, and in the State event that such federal courts shall not have subject matter jurisdiction over the relevant proceeding, then of New York the state courts located either in Virginia, for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit Action (as such term is defined in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation the Stock Purchase Agreement) arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) hereby waives waives, and agrees to cause each of its Affiliates to waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain to permit any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation its Affiliates to commence any Action arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Virginia law, as the case may be, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 5.1 above is reasonably calculated to give actual notice. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 5.9 to the contrary with respect to the parties’ forum selection, if an Action is filed against a party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, by a person who or which is not a party to this Agreement, an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement, or an assignee thereof (a “Third Party Action”), in a forum other than the federal district court or a state court located in Virginia, and such Third Party Action is based upon, arises from, or implicates rights, obligations or liabilities existing under this Agreement or acts or omissions pursuant to this Agreement, then the party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, joined as a defendant in such Third Party Action shall have the right to file cross-claims or third-party claims in the Third Party Action against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates, and even if not a defendant therein, to intervene in such Third Party Action with or without also filing cross-claims or third-party claims against the other party to this Agreement, including its Affiliates.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange (Cardinal Financial Corp), Registration Rights Agreement (Cardinal Financial Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State Commonwealth of New York Kentucky, for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Kentucky law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 5 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Guaranty Fee and Indemnity Agreement, Guaranty Fee and Indemnity Agreement (Royal Energy Resources, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement and subject to this AgreementSection 7.8(b) and Section 7.9 below, each Party, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court declines to exercise jurisdiction, any federal or state and federal courts sitting court located in the State of New York Delaware (each, a “Chosen Court”) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtsChosen Courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by any such court Chosen Court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof (an “Action”) other than before one of the above-named courts Chosen Courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation Action to any court other than one of the above-named courts Chosen Courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts Chosen Court in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto Party hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawapplicable Delaware Law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.1 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
(b) If, and only if, the Chosen Courts would not have jurisdiction over all or any portion of an Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby (all or such portion of an Action so declined by the Chosen Courts, an “Arbitration Action”), the Parties agree that the Arbitration Action will be finally settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the then effective Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association by a panel of three (3) arbitrators mutually agreeable to the parties to the Arbitration Action (the parties to the Arbitration Action, collectively, the “Involved Parties”). If the Involved Parties cannot mutually agree upon the selection, the arbitrators shall be selected in accordance with the rules of the then effective Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. To the extent not governed by such rules, such arbitrators shall be directed by the Involved Parties to set a schedule for determination of such dispute, claim or controversy that is reasonable under the circumstances. Such arbitrators shall be directed by the Involved Parties to determine the dispute in accordance with this Agreement and the substantive rules of law (but not the rules of procedure or evidence) that would be applied by a federal court required to apply the internal law (and not the law of conflicts) of the State of Delaware. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language in Florida. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered by any court having jurisdiction. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 7.8(b) shall prevent any Involved Party from seeking interim injunctive relief in a Chosen Court to prevent irreparable injury pending appointment of the arbitrators pursuant to this Section 7.8(b).
(c) TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED, EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES, AND COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT ASSERT (WHETHER AS PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE), ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY FORUM IN RESPECT OF ANY ISSUE OR ACTION, CLAIM, CAUSE OF ACTION OR SUIT (IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE), INQUIRY, PROCEEDING OR INVESTIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF ANY MEMBER IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING AND WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INFORMED BY THE OTHER PARTIES THAT THIS SECTION 7.8 CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT UPON WHICH IT IS RELYING AND WILL RELY IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION 7.8 WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF EACH SUCH PARTY TO THE WAIVER OF ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
(d) In the event the parties are unable to agree whether a dispute between them is a Reconciliation Dispute subject to the dispute resolution procedure set forth in Section 7.9 or a dispute subject to the dispute resolution procedure set forth in this Section 7.8, such disagreement shall be decided and resolved in accordance with the procedure set forth in this Section 7.8.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Tax Receivable Agreement (Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc.), Merger Agreement (FAST Acquisition Corp. II)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party Subject to Articles 14.1 and 14.2, each Party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (collectively, the “Courts”) for the purpose of any actionand all actions, claimsuits or proceedings arising in whole or in part out of, cause of action or suit ([**] Certain information in contractthis document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. related to, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawApplicable Law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtsCourts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is improperCourts should be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the Courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the Courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court Court, and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of such action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts Courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts Courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoingEach Party further agrees that service or any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth such Party’s notice address provided for in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard Agreement shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to effective service of process in for any such action, suit or proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant with respect to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated any matters to give actual noticewhich it has submitted to jurisdiction in this Article 14.3.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Exclusive License and Collaboration Agreement (Hutchison China MediTech LTD), Exclusive License and Collaboration Agreement (Hutchison China MediTech LTD)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party Party to this Termination Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Chancery Court of the State of New York Delaware (and if the Chancery Court does not accept jurisdiction, the federal court located in Delaware and if the federal court in Delaware does not accept jurisdiction, any other state court in Delaware) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement the Covered Matters, the transactions contemplated hereby or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Termination Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement the Covered Matters, the transactions contemplated hereby or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party Party to this Termination Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdictionjurisdiction in the United States. Each party Party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof in the Management Agreement, is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Termination Agreement, Management Termination Agreement (Univision Holdings, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not 267502474 v9 prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 6.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction jurisdictions of the state and federal courts Superior Court of Quebec sitting in the State District of New York Montreal for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courtscourt, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts court is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts court nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort delict or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts court whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts court in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of Quebec, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 7.8 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Amaya Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Amaya Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 6.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Director Nomination Agreement, Director Nomination Agreement (Performant Financial Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party Party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and courts of the state of New York, New York County or any federal courts sitting in the State Southern District of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, improper or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not neither to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-above named courts courts, nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts courts, whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party Party hereto is or becomes a party Party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party Party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party Party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof provided for in this Agreement is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Oxford Immunotec Global PLC), Registration Rights Agreement (Oxford Immunotec Global PLC)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each Subject to Section 4.9, each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Chancery Court of the State of New York Delaware (and if the Chancery Court does not accept jurisdiction, the federal court located in Delaware if the federal court in Delaware does not accept jurisdiction, any state court in Delaware) (any of the above, the “Delaware Court”) for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable lawLaw, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawDelaware Law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 10.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Univision Holdings, Inc.), Stockholders Agreement (Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the Borough of Manhattan in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 6.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement, Stockholders Agreement (Burlington Stores, Inc.)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its ----------------------- execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in of the State United States District Court for the District of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 13.3 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (SMTC Corp), Stockholders Agreement (SMTC Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State Province of New York British Columbia for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries and/or Affiliates to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the Province of British Columbia, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 10.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Shareholder Agreement (Masonite International Corp), Shareholder Agreement (Masonite International Corp)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party of the parties agrees that all actions, suits or proceedings arising out of, based upon or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the subject matter hereof will be brought and maintained exclusively in the federal and state courts of the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York. Each of the parties hereto by its execution hereof, hereof (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York, City of New York, County of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action suit or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, hereof and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that it is immune from extraterritorial injunctive relief or other injunctive relief, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts, that any such action, suit or proceeding brought or maintained in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not should be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on courts, should be stayed by virtue of the grounds pendency of inconvenient forum any other action, suit or otherwiseproceeding in any court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by any of the above-named courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall will be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any Each of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party parties hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner permitted by the laws of the State of New York lawYork, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its the address specified in or pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 10 is reasonably calculated to give actual noticenotice and waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, suit or proceeding any claim that service of process made in accordance with Section 10 does not constitute good and sufficient service of process. The provisions of this Section 8 will not restrict the ability of any party to enforce in any court any judgment obtained in a court included in clause (i) above.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Management Agreement (Michaels Stores Inc), Management Agreement (Michaels Stores Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Michigan sitting in the State County of New York Michigan or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreementagreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (ia) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence above and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts (ii) judgments obtained in any court of competent referred to in clause (a) above may be enforced in any jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Michigan law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 13.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Employee Stockholders Agreement (Tism Inc), Franchise Stockholders Agreement (Tism Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits submits, and agrees to cause each of its Subsidiaries to submit, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting of the State of New York or the United States District Court located in the State Southern District of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, ; (ii) hereby waives waives, and agrees to cause each of its Subsidiaries to waive, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court court; and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain to permit any of its Subsidiaries to commence any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, inquiry proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof 14.8 is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Steel Heddle International Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Steel Heddle Group Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this AgreementParty, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Delaware for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto Party is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement Party may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto Party hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York Delaware law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investor Agreement (Computer Programs & Systems Inc), Merger Agreement (Computer Programs & Systems Inc)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (ia) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York Illinois for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries Permitted Transferees to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is they are not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-above named courts, that its their property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-above named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-above named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-above named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-above named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.* * * * *
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Samples: Deferred Class a Unit Grant Agreement (Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc.), Deferred Unit Grant Agreement (Nuveen Asset Management)
Consent to Jurisdiction. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits (a) submits, subject to Section 2.5, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Delaware Court of Chancery (or if, but only if, the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of New York Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) for the purpose of any actionand all Actions arising in whole or in part out of, claimrelated to, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon or in connection with this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereofhereof or the Contemplated Transactions, (iib) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such actionAction, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding action brought in one of the above-named courts is impropershould be dismissed on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, should be transferred to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or any claims arising in whole or in part out of, related to, based upon, or in connection herewith or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and court, (iiic) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof such Action other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts (subject in each case to clause (a) of this sentence) whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (id) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding Action in any manner permitted by New York lawthe laws of the State of Delaware, and (e) agrees that service of process by registered made in accordance with clause (d) or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified made pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof is reasonably calculated 11.1 will constitute good and valid service of process in any such Action, and (f) waives and agrees not to give actual noticeassert (by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise) in any such Action any claim that service of process made in accordance with clause (d) or clause (e) does not constitute good and valid service of process. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, a party may commence an Action in any other court to enforce an order or judgment issued by one of the courts described in the immediately preceding sentence.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Healthsouth Corp), Stock Purchase Agreement (Healthsouth Corp)