Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Yellow Roadway Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Vintage Petroleum Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Usf Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDThis Agreement is made under, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, the jurisdiction of the courts laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements made and the Federal courts to be performed solely therein, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. Each of the United States parties hereto (a) consents to and submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of America located in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, New Castle County, or, if that court does not have jurisdiction, a federal court sitting in Wilmington, Delaware solely (the "Delaware Courts") in respect any action or proceeding arising out of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of or relating to this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect or any of the transactions contemplated herebyby this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree (b) agrees that all claims with in respect to of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in any such a Delaware State court, (c) shall not attempt to deny or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant defeat such personal jurisdiction by motion or other request for leave from any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with (d) shall not bring any such action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any other court. Each of the manner provided in Section 9.6 parties hereto waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or in such proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other manner as may security that might be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofrequired of any other Person with respect thereto. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. NO PARTY WILL SEEK TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED.
Appears in 9 contracts
Samples: Support Agreement (Fintrax US Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.), Support Agreement (Fintrax US Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.), Support Agreement (Fintrax US Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the Federal event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Tender Offer Agreement (BGC Partners, Inc.), Tender Offer Agreement (GFI Group Inc.), Tender Offer Agreement (BGC Partners, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES RULES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto each of Seller, Buyer, Parent and Merger Sub irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall will be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal state court. The parties Each of Seller, Buyer, Parent and Merger Sub hereby consent consents to and grant grants any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 11.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall Law, will be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Partnership Interests Purchase Agreement (Black Hills Corp /Sd/), Asset Purchase Agreement (Black Hills Corp /Sd/), Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Aquila Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN CONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS TO THE CONFLICT EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit hereto (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Bankruptcy Court; provided that if the Bankruptcy Court declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular Action, then the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware, and if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts declines jurisdiction, then any state or federal court sitting in Delaware, in any Action arising out of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely or relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that all claims in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Action may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over and (iii) agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether on the person basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or otherwise) in any other court. Each of the parties agrees that a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such Action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. Each of the parties andhereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any Delaware or federal court in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such dispute Action in any such court. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably and agree that mailing unconditionally consents to service of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided for notices in Section 9.6 or the Separation Agreement. Nothing in such this Agreement will affect the right of any party to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co LLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The parties hereby Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, to the Federal extent the court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the federal courts of the United States of America located in for the State District of Delaware solely in with respect to all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyby this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said such courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably Parties agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State Court of Chancery or Federal federal court. The parties hereby Parties agree that a final judgment in any such any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofservice.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Shareholders Agreement (Icu Medical Inc/De), Stockholders Agreement (Colfax CORP), Stockholders Agreement (Circor International Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Applicable Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (National Energy Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Icahn Carl C Et Al), Agreement and Plan of Merger (American Real Estate Partners L P)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY BY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the Federal event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Support Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Support Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Support Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Provide Commerce Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Steelcloud Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Wink Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the Federal event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 11.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Ii Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Ii Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cme Group Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN CONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS TO THE CONFLICT EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit hereto (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Bankruptcy Court; provided that if the Bankruptcy Court declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular Action, then the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware, and if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts declines jurisdiction, then any state or federal court sitting in Delaware) in any Action arising out of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely or relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that all claims in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Action may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over and (iii) agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether on the person basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or otherwise) in any other court. Each of the Parties agrees that a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such parties andAction shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any Delaware or federal court in accordance with the provisions of this Section 7.9(a). Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such dispute Action in any such court. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and agree that mailing unconditionally consents to service of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided for notices in Section 9.6 or 7.11. Nothing in such this Agreement will affect the right of any Party to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co LLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Wallace Computer Services Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Moore Corporation LTD), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Clearview Cinema Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Rights Agreement, Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of laws. In any action or proceeding between any of the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions, each of the Parties: (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and located in New Castle County or, to the Federal courts of extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of America located in Delaware or, to the extent that neither of the foregoing courts has jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware solely Delaware; (b) agrees that all claims in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent accordance with clause (a) of this Section 8.6; (c) waives any objection to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers laying venue in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided such courts; (d) waives any objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over any Party; and (e) agrees that service of process upon such Party in Section 9.6 any such action or in such other manner as may be permitted by law proceeding shall be valid and sufficient service thereofeffective if notice is given in accordance with Section 8.7 of this Agreement. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE EITHER OF SUCH WAIVERS, (II) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVERS, (III) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVERS VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8.6.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (SomaLogic, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (MEI Pharma, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFPRINCIPLES, EXCEPT THAT DELAWARE LAW SHALL APPLY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECTUATION OF THE MERGER. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyby this Agreement and by those documents, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metromedia International Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metromedia International Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (PLD Telekom Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDThis Agreement shall be deemed to be made in and in all respects shall be interpreted, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFconstrued and governed by and in accordance with the law of the state of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof. The parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State Court of Chancery of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Applicable Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Edwards J D & Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Edwards J D & Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Hall Kinion & Associates Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Except as set forth in Section 2.7 (Post-Closing Adjustment), the Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the Federal event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.1 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Purchase Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Purchase Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Purchase Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Px Acquisition Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Px Acquisition Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cbi Industries Inc /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFEXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the County and State of Delaware New York and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of Delaware New York or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementherein, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State New York State, Massachusetts Commonwealth or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 5.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.), Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.), Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the matters contained in ARTICLE I, ARTICLE II, ARTICLE III and ARTICLE IV shall be governed by the OGCL, including matters relating to the filing of the Certificate of Merger and the effects of the Merger, including any dissenters’ rights, and all matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the Company Board of Directors shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof to the extent that such principles would direct a matter to another jurisdiction. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementhereby waives, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Newhouse Broadcasting Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.), Voting Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the Federal event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Iii Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Iii Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cme Group Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES UNDER OR RELATED TO THE AGREEMENT OR THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO ITS EXECUTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit submit, for themselves and their property, to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Biomet Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (ReAble Therapeutics Finance LLC), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Djo Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Clearview Cinema Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Efax Com Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jfax Com Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES, CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT DELAWARE LAW IS REQUIRED TO BE APPLICABLE UNDER APPLICABLE CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York, New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this AgreementAgreement (unless otherwise provided therein), and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Claims shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Claim by certified mail in the manner provided in Section 9.6 12.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Carter Wallace Inc /De/), Asset Purchase Agreement (Armkel LLC), Asset Purchase Agreement (Church & Dwight Co Inc /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF OF, THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts Courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtCourt. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Intercontinentalexchange Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Intercontinentalexchange Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Intercontinentalexchange Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Leap Wireless International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Leap Wireless International Inc), Rights Agreement (At&t Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS --------------------------------------------- AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE OHIO WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware Ohio and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Ohio solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware an Ohio State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ohm Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ohm Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (International Technology Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of laws. In any action or proceeding between any of the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions, each of the Parties: (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and or, to the Federal courts of extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of America located in Delaware or, to the extent that neither of the foregoing courts has jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware solely Delaware; (b) agrees that all claims in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent accordance with clause (a) of this Section 8.6; (c) waives any objection to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers laying venue in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided such courts; (d) waives any objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over any Party; and (e) agrees that service of process upon such Party in Section 9.6 any such action or in such other manner as may be permitted by law proceeding shall be valid and sufficient service thereofeffective if notice is given in accordance with Section 8.7 of this Agreement. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE EITHER OF SUCH WAIVERS, (II) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVERS, (III) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVERS VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8.6.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Advaxis, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Advaxis, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ayala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 13.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Formation, Contribution and Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereto (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, Parent) hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereto (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, Parent) hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to for purposes of the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Chiron Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Novartis Ag), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Novartis Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or Proceeding, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware and (Complex Commercial Division) or, if the Federal subject matter jurisdiction over the action or Proceeding is vested exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America located in America, the State United States District Court for the District of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyTransactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding Proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lantheus Holdings, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lantheus Holdings, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any such Delaware State or Federal court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such claim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 22 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Trademark and Trade Name License Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.), Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFEXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE TO THE MERGER. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the County and State of New York and the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of New York or the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a New York State, Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger, Agreement and Plan of Merger (Mci Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Verizon Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS LETTER AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY HERETO, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN CONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS TO THE CONFLICT EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit hereto (A) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts any state or federal court sitting in Dallas County, Texas in any action or proceeding arising out of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely or relating to this Letter Agreement, (B) agrees that all claims in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit action or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable heard and determined in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may court and (C) agrees not be enforced to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement (whether on the basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or by such courts, and otherwise) in any other court. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such action or proceeding shall be heard conclusive and determined may be enforced in such a Delaware State other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or Federal courtin any other manner provided by Law. The Each of the parties hereto hereby consent to irrevocably and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties andunconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement or the Purchase Transaction in any court specified in accordance with the provisions of this Section 15(d)(i). Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter defense of such dispute and agree that mailing an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in any such court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 9.6 or 15(e). Nothing in such this Letter Agreement will affect the right of any party to this Letter Agreement to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Letter Agreement (Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC), Agreement (Sempra Energy), Sempra Energy
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TEXAS WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware Texas and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Texas solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware Texas State or Federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 below or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Side Letter Agreement (Mvii LLC), Side Letter Agreement (Dsi Toys Inc), Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (Mvii LLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to for purposes of the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Actelion US Holding CO), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cotherix Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Register Com Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The parties hereby Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York located in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in for the State Southern District with respect to all matters arising out of Delaware solely in respect of or relating to this Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyby this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said such courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably Parties agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State New York state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby Parties agree that a final judgment in any such any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofservice.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Allergan PLC), Form of Stockholders Agreement (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD), Form of Stockholders Agreement (Allergan PLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any such Delaware State or Federal court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such claim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.07 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware and (unless the Federal courts Delaware Court of the United States of America located Chancery shall decline to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, in which case, in any Delaware state or federal court within the State of Delaware, the Delaware solely Court of Chancery and any such other court, the “Delaware Courts”) in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Company hereby 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 any Financing Source in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any forum other than the Delaware Courts; provided that if, after commencement of any such suit, any Financing Source timely files an objection in the Delaware Court to jurisdiction (other than as to service of process), the Company may bring or support an action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim, against only such Financing Source, in any court that has jurisdiction over such Financing Source. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court the Delaware Courts jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Terra Industries Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (CF Industries Holdings, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (CF Industries Holdings, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.06 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Transition Services Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and (or in the Federal event, but only in the event, that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) or, if subject matter jurisdiction over the action or proceeding is vested exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America located in America, the State United States District Court for the District of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation Delaware) and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementhereby waives, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metacrine, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (Twilio Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (SendGrid, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE COMMONWEALTH OF DELAWARE PENNSYLVANIA WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ANY CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF THAT WOULD REQUIRE APPLICATION OF THE LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFOF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. The Each of the parties hereby hereto irrevocably submit and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State Commonwealth of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America Pennsylvania located in the State City of Delaware solely Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and, in respect each case, any appellate court therefrom (together, the “Chosen Courts”), for the purposes of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the Merger or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement (and agrees that no such action, suit or proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be brought by it or any of its Subsidiaries except in such courts). Each of the documents referred parties further agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to such person’s respective address set forth below shall be effective service of process for any such action, suit or proceeding with respect to any matters to which it has submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above in this Agreement, and in respect the immediately preceding sentence. Each of the transactions contemplated hereby, parties hereto irrevocably and hereby waive, unconditionally waives (and agree agrees not to assertplead or claim), as a defense in any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding for arising out of this Agreement or the interpretation Merger or enforcement hereof or any of any such documentthe other transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the Chosen Courts, that it is not subject thereto or that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers has been brought in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofan inconvenient forum.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Campbell Thomas J), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Michael Baker Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Michael Baker Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY IN SUCH STATE, EXCEPT THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE TBCA APPLICABLE TO THE CONFLICT MERGER AND THIS AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE MERGER AND ARTICLES I THROUGH IV AND SECTIONS 6.3, 6.5, 9.2 AND 9.3 OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHIS AGREEMENT TO THE EXTENT MANDATORILY REQUIRED THEREBY. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (American General Corp /Tx/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (American General Corp /Tx/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (American General Corp /Tx/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE MICHIGAN WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware Michigan and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Michigan solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware Michigan State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Dte Energy Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Detroit Edison Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (MCN Energy Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. The laws of the State of Delaware (airrespective of its choice of law principles) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDwill govern the validity of this Agreement, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFthe construction of its terms and the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the parties hereto. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 11(g) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 11(a).
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Exhibit C Stockholder Agreement (Ims Health Inc), Merger Agreement (Ims Health Inc), Merger Agreement (Trizetto Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyDelaware, and hereby waivewaives, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger, Agreement and Plan of Merger (At&t Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Time Warner Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 5.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Straight Path Communications Inc.), Voting Agreement (Patrick Henry Tr DTD July 31 2013), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Straight Path Communications Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State Southern District of Delaware solely New York (and any appellate courts therefrom) in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this AgreementAgreement (subject to Section 2.4(e), Section 2.5(b) and Section 2.6), and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc.), Restructuring Support Agreement (Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL ACTIONS (WHETHER AT LAW, IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT) THAT MAY BE BASED UPON, ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE HEREOF SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT PRINCIPLES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The Each party hereto agrees that it shall bring any Action between the parties hereby irrevocably submit or involving any member of the Company Related Parties or Parent Related Parties (other than the Financing Sources) arising out of or related to this Agreement or the transactions contained in or contemplated by this Agreement exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or to the jurisdiction of extent such Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the courts Superior Court of the State of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”), and solely with respect to any such Action (i) irrevocably submits to the Federal courts exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Chosen Courts, (ii) waives any objection to laying venue in any such Action in the Chosen Courts, (iii) waives any objection that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over any party hereto or any member of America located the Company Related Parties or Parent Related Parties (other than the Financing Sources) and (iv) agrees that service of process upon such party in any such Action shall be effective if notice is given in accordance with Section 8.6 of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto agrees that (x) the Financing Letters and all actions (whether at law, in contract or in tort) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to the Financing Letters, or the negotiation, execution or performance thereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware solely New York and (y) 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 respect of law or in equity, against the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of Financing Sources in any way relating to this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect or any of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby (including the Financing, and hereby waiveincluding but not limited to any dispute arising out of or relating to the Debt Financing or the performance thereof, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any actionforum other than the Supreme Court of the State of New York, suit County of New York, or proceeding if under applicable law exclusive jurisdiction is vested in the Federal courts, the United States District Court for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or Southern District of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, New York (and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service appellate courts thereof)).
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Providence Equity Partners VI L P), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sra International Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Notwithstanding the foregoing, the corporate and securities law matters contained in ARTICLE I and ARTICLE II, including matters relating to the filing of the Articles of Merger and the effects of the Merger, shall be governed by the MGCL or federal securities Laws, as applicable, and all matters relating to the duties of the Company Board shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Maryland without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof to the extent that such principles would direct a matter to another jurisdiction. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware (the “Chancery Court”), or if the Chancery Court declines jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court, and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation (collectively, “Chosen Courts”) and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementhereby waives, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of the Parties hereto agrees that a final judgement rendered by a Chosen Court may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Keyw Holding Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jacobs Engineering Group Inc /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT DELAWARE LAW IS REQUIRED TO BE APPLICABLE UNDER APPLICABLE CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York, New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (MCC Acquisition Holdings Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Carter Wallace Inc /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES, CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York, New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding by certified mail in the manner provided in Section 9.6 3.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Insurance Claims Agreement (Armkel LLC), Asset Purchase Agreement (Carter Wallace Inc /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT MANDATORILY GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO OR THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York located in New York County and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State Southern District of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Combination Agreement (Moore Wallace Inc), Combination Agreement (Donnelley R R & Sons Co)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TEXAS WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware Texas and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Texas solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Hallwood Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Hallwood Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to for purposes of the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cingular Wireless LLC), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cingular Wireless LLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES RULES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of Parent, the parties hereto Company, Merger Sub and Asset Purchaser irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall will be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal state court. The parties Each of Parent, the Company, Merger Sub and Asset Purchaser hereby consent consents to and grant grants any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall Law, will be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Black Hills Corp /Sd/), Agreement and Plan of Merger
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, in the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cme Group Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nymex Holdings Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation interpreta- tion and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (American General Corp /Tx/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Western National Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, and consent to the extent permitted by law, jurisdiction of any such court over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (At&t Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementhereby waives, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Engility Holdings, Inc.), Voting Agreement (Science Applications International Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, AND ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, IN EACH CASE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF THAT OTHERWISE WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The In any action or proceeding between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement, each of the parties hereby (1) irrevocably submit and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, Delaware; (2) agrees that it is will not subject thereto attempt to deny or that defeat such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or jurisdiction by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process motion or other papers in connection with request for leave from such court; and (3) agrees that it will not bring any such action or proceeding in any court other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if and only if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware dismisses any such action or proceeding for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware, or, if and only if the federal district court for the District of Delaware dismisses any such action or proceeding for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, any other state court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof. Service of process, summons, notice or document to any party’s address and in the manner provided set forth in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law 9(g) shall be valid and sufficient effective service thereofof process for any such action or proceeding.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Robinhood Markets, Inc.), Voting Agreement (Robinhood Markets, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK (OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO MATTERS RELATING TO FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH RESPECT TO WHICH MISSOURI LAW SHALL APPLY, AND THOSE PROVISIONS SET FORTH HEREIN THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE GOVERNED BY THE MGBCL, INCLUDING ALL PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE EFFECTUATION OF THE MERGER, WHICH SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE MGBCL) WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State New York Federal or Federal state court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Equifax Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Talx Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFEXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE TO THE MERGER. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the County and State of New York and the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of New York or the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a New York State, Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Mony Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Axa Financial Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT BASIC AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ALL TRUST SUPPLEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York, solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Basic Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Basic Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Basic Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined determine in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, and consent to the extent permitted by law, jurisdiction of any such court over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 12.04 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Trust Agreement (America West Airlines Inc), Trust Agreement (America West Airlines Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES RULES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto each Party irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall will be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal state court. The parties Each Party hereby consent consents to and grant grants any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Party and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree agrees that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall law, will be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Contribution Agreement (Contango ORE, Inc.), Contribution Agreement (Contango ORE, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDThis Agreement shall be deemed to be made in, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFand in all respects shall be interpreted, construed and governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts to be performed wholly in such State. The parties hereby (i) irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts Chancery Court of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, hereby and hereby (ii) waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto to such jurisdiction or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 Paragraph 6 (Notices), or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Kirk James L), Voting Agreement (Nationsrent Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT) THAT MAY BE BASED UPON, ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFRULES OF SUCH STATE. The parties hereby irrevocably submit hereto agree that any Proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the jurisdiction transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought in the Delaware Court of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located Chancery, New Castle County, or if that court does not have jurisdiction, a state or federal court sitting in the State of Delaware solely Delaware. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in respect of any legal or equitable action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the interpretation and transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or relating to the enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and any of the documents referred to in terms of this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby irrevocably waives, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any actionsuch Proceeding, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, claim that it is not subject thereto or personally to the jurisdiction of such court, that such actionthe Proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate of the Proceeding is improper or that this Agreement, the Merger Agreement or any such document the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby may not be enforced in or by such courts, and . Each party hereto agrees that notice or the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect service of process in any Proceeding arising out of or relating to such action this Agreement or proceeding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State properly served or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding delivered if delivered in the manner provided in contemplated by Section 9.6 5(b) or in such any other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofApplicable Law.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Jefferies Financial Group Inc.), Voting Agreement (Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and or to the Federal courts of extent such Court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court of America located in the State District of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts the Chosen Courts, that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courtsChosen Courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtthe Chosen Courts. The parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court Chosen Court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action action, suit or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law 6.1 shall be valid valid, effective and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Tender and Support Agreement (Coleman Cable, Inc.), Tender and Support Agreement (Coleman Cable, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Vitaminshoppe Com Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Vitamin Shoppe Industries)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located any federal or state court in the State Borough of Delaware solely Manhattan, New York, New York (and any appellate courts therefrom) in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Akumin Inc.), Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Akumin Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT THE MERGER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CBCA, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation interpreta tion and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW JERSEY WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFPRINCIPLES. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect New Jersey for the purpose of the interpretation and enforcement any action or proceeding arising out of the provisions of or relating to this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Eppendorf INC), Agreement and Plan of Merger (New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such a Delaware State or Federal courtclaim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyDelaware, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (At&t Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Directv)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFPRINCIPLES. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyby this Agreement and by those documents, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metromedia Fiber Network Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metromedia Fiber Network Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such a Delaware State or Federal courtclaim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 5.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Limited Guarantee and all claims or causes of action (awhether in contract or tort or otherwise) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDthat may be based upon, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFarise out of or relate to this Limited Guarantee or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Limited Guarantee (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Limited Guarantee and/or as an inducement to enter into this Limited Guarantee), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to conflict-of-laws principles that might require the application of the Laws of any other jurisdiction. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware over all claims, disputes or causes of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Limited Guarantee or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Limited Guarantee (including any claim or cause of action, whether in contract or tort or otherwise, based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Limited Guarantee or as an inducement to enter into this Limited Guarantee) and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely each party hereby irrevocably agrees that all suits, claims, actions and proceedings in respect of the interpretation and enforcement any such claim, dispute or cause of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courtssuit, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding related thereto (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties andirrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by lawapplicable Law, over any objection that they may now or hereafter have to the subject matter laying of such dispute and agree that mailing venue of process or other papers in connection with any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court or any defense of inconvenient forum for the maintenance of any such suit, action or proceeding. Each of the parties agrees that a final judgment in any such suit, action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law. Each of the parties hereby consents to process being served by any party to this Limited Guarantee in any suit, action or proceeding by the delivery of a copy thereof in accordance with the provisions of Section 12. The consents to jurisdiction and service of process set forth in this Section 13 shall not constitute general consents to service of process in the manner State of Delaware and shall have no effect for any purpose except as provided in this Section 9.6 or in such 13 and shall not be deemed to confer rights on any Person other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofthan the parties hereto. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LIMITED GUARANTEE WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT OR OTHERWISE. EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HERETO HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND ANY OTHER PARTY HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS LIMITED GUARANTEE BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 13.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Limited Guarantee (Cards Acquisition Inc.), Limited Guarantee (Cards Acquisition Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America and the state courts located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State Federal or Federal state court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Ameritech Corp /De/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cbot Holdings Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF OF, THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Archipelago Holdings Inc), And Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (Archipelago Holdings Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT ITS RULES OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFCONFLICTS OF LAW. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions Transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined only in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (American Land Lease Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (GCP Sunshine Acquisition, Inc. A Delaware Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN UNDER, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFDELAWARE. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts court of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Tci Music Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Video Jukebox Network Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Table of Contents parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such a Delaware State or Federal courtclaim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 5.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investor Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.), Investor Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing delivery of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Bp Amoco PLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the Southern District of the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (Medical Resources Management Inc), Agreement and Plan (Emergent Group Inc/Ny)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF; PROVIDED, THAT, THE MERGER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE MBCA. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Concord Communications Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Computer Associates International Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF OF, THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyMerger and the other Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawapplicable Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Priceline Com Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (KAYAK Software Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such a Delaware State or Federal courtclaim. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 14 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (II) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (III) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (IV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Tax Sharing Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.), Tax Sharing Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES, CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York, New York solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware New York State or Federal court. The parties Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, Parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 9.10 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Arrid Manufacturing Agreement (Armkel LLC), Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement (Armkel LLC)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Niku Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Computer Associates International Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, or if such court will not hear any such suit, the courts of the State of Delaware New York and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of New York, to interpret and enforce the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions terms of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement and to decide any claims or disputes which may arise or result from, or be connected with, this Agreement, and in respect of any breach or default hereunder, or the transactions contemplated hereby, and any and all proceedings related to the foregoing shall be filed and maintained only in the Bankruptcy Court or such other court. The parties hereby irrevocably waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal courtcourts. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, and consent to the extent permitted by law, jurisdiction of any such court over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 7.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Amr Corp), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Us Airways Group Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Amendment Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Amendment Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.2 of the Merger Agreement or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Amendment and Abeyance Agreement (Concord Efs Inc), Amendment and Abeyance Agreement (First Data Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS LETTER AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement letter agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementletter agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement letter agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 notice provisions of this letter agreement or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (II) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (III) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (IV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH AND THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH. Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the others shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail or by overnight courier, postage prepaid, or by facsimile: if to Harris: Hxxxxx Corporation 1000 Xxxx XXXX Xxxx. Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Attn: Sxxxx X. Xxxxxx fax: (000) 000-0000 with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice): Sxxxxxxx & Cxxxxxxx LLP 100 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 fax: (000) 000-0000 Attention: Dxxxxx X. XxXxxxxxx if to Stratex: Stratex Networks, Inc. 100 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Way San Jose, CA 95134 Attn: General Counsel fax: (000) 000-0000 with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice): Bxxxxxx MxXxxxxxx LLP 1000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 fax: (000) 000-0000 Attention: Bxxx Xxxxxx or to such other Persons or addresses as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice as provided above. Any notice, request, instruction or other document given as provided above shall be deemed given to the receiving party upon actual receipt, if delivered personally; three business days after deposit in the mail, if sent by registered or certified mail; upon confirmation of successful transmission if sent by facsimile (provided that if given by facsimile such notice, request, instruction or other document shall be followed up within one business day by dispatch pursuant to one of the other methods described herein); or on the next business day after deposit with an overnight courier, if sent by an overnight courier. Each party hereby acknowledges and agrees that because the obligations undertaken by them hereunder are unique and the breach of any such obligations would cause irreparable harm and significant injury that would be difficult to ascertain and would not be adequately compensable by damages alone, each party will have the right to enforce such provisions by injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief without prejudice to any other rights and remedies the enforcing party may have. No party may assign this letter agreement or any rights, benefits, obligations or remedies hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. This letter agreement has been negotiated by the parties and their respective counsel in good faith and will be fairly interpreted in accordance with its terms and without any strict construction in favor of or against any party. Time shall be of the essence of this letter agreement. If the foregoing correctly sets forth our agreement, please sign both copies of this letter agreement in the space provided below and return one copy to us, whereupon this letter agreement will constitute a binding agreement among us. Sincerely, HXXXXX CORPORATION By: /s/ Name: Title: Acknowledged and agreed as of the date first written above: By: /s/ Name: EXHIBIT 2 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF HXXXXX STRATEX NETWORKS, INC. Article I Name The name of the Corporation is Hxxxxx Stratex Networks, Inc. (the “Corporation”).
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Intellectual Property Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”) solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State state or Federal federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by lawLaw, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Straight Path Communications Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Straight Path Communications Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDThis Agreement shall be governed by, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFand construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of laws thereof. The In any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated herein: (i) each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts Chancery Court of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of any state appellate court therefrom or, if (but only if) such court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the United States of America located District Court sitting in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect and any appellate court therefrom (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”); and (ii) each of the interpretation and enforcement parties irrevocably consents to service of process by first class certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the address at which such party is to receive notice in accordance with Section 14(f). Each of the provisions of this Agreement parties irrevocably and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree unconditionally (1) agrees not to assert, as a defense in commence any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall except in the Delaware Courts, (2) agrees that any claim in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such a the Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties andCourts, (3) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by lawit may legally and effectively do so, over any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the subject matter jurisdiction or laying of such dispute and agree that mailing venue of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Courts and (4) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in the Delaware Courts. The parties agree that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Legal Requirements; provided, however, that nothing in Section 9.6 the foregoing shall restrict any party’s rights to seek any post-judgment relief regarding, or in any appeal from, such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereoffinal trial court judgment.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Tender and Support Agreement (Cti Biopharma Corp), Tender and Support Agreement (Cti Biopharma Corp)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to for purposes of the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (At&t Wireless Services Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (SBC Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, AND ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, IN EACH CASE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFTHEREOF THAT OTHERWISE WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The In any action or proceeding between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement, each of the parties hereby (A) irrevocably submit and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and for New Castle County, Delaware; (B) agrees that it will not attempt to deny or defeat such jurisdiction by motion or other request for leave from such court; and (C) agrees that it will not bring any such action in any court other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and for New Castle County, Delaware, or, if (and only if) such court finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Federal courts court of the United States of America located sitting in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this AgreementDelaware, and in respect appellate courts thereof. Service of the transactions contemplated herebyprocess, summons, notice or document to any party’s address and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided set forth in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law 9(d) shall be valid and sufficient effective service thereofof process for any such action.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Voting Agreement (Palantir Technologies Inc.), Voting Agreement (Palantir Technologies Inc.)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW MEXICO WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT OREGON LAW SHALL APPLY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECTUATION OF THE MERGER. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State States of Delaware Oregon and New Mexico solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated herebyhereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Specialty Teleconstructors Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Carpenter Tommie R)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a Delaware State or Federal court. The parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 9.6 10.7, or in such other manner as may be permitted by law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.. 10
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger (Prosser Jeffrey J), Exhibit 99.01 Agreement and Plan of Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger (Emerging Communications Inc)
Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement and any claim, cause of action or proceeding (awhether at law, in contract or in tort) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDthat may directly or indirectly be based upon, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOFrelate to or arise out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby, or the negotiation, execution or performance hereunder shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware. The In addition, each of the parties hereby hereto (i) irrevocably submit and unconditionally submits to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and the Federal courts of the United States of America located in any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware solely in respect (or, if the Court of Chancery of the interpretation and enforcement State of Delaware does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the provisions United States District Court for the District of Delaware or, if jurisdiction is not then available in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, then any Delaware state court) (the “Chosen Courts”) in the event of any claim, cause of action or proceeding between or among the parties hereto (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) arising out of or relating to this Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of or the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) expressly waives any claim of lack of personal jurisdiction or improper venue and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or claims that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims are an inconvenient forum with respect to such a claim; (iii) agrees that it shall not bring any claim, cause of action or proceeding shall against any other parties hereto arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any court other than the Chosen Courts and that a final judgment in any legal proceeding in the Chosen Courts will be heard conclusive and determined may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law; and (iv) agrees that it will not attempt to deny or defeat such a Delaware State personal jurisdiction by motion or Federal courtother request for leave from the Chosen Courts. The Each of the parties hereby consent irrevocably consents to and grant the service of process of any of the aforementioned courts in any such court jurisdiction over the person claim, cause of such parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in by the manner provided mailing of copies thereof by registered or certified mail or by overnight courier service, postage prepaid, to its address set forth in Section 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof14. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, CAUSE OF ACTION OR PROCEEDING (WHETHER AT LAW, IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 18, (iii) UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, AND (iv) MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Focus Financial Partners Inc.), Support Agreement (Focus Financial Partners Inc.)