Common use of GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION Clause in Contracts

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Benton County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Benton County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively SAMPLE “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Engineer that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTENGINEER, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Design Professional that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Benton County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTDESIGN PROFESSIONAL, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY XXXXXX CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Multnomah County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Design Professional that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTDESIGN PROFESSIONAL, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY XXXXXX CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively collectively, “Claim”) between Owner City and Architect Provider that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Washington County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall will this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on from any Claim or from the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwisejurisdiction of any court. ARCHITECTProvider, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. SAMPLE This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Design Professional that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTDESIGN PROFESSIONAL, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit suit, or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Lane County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution Constitution, or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Multnomah County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. SAMPLE This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Contractor that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of OregonJackson County; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner Southern Oregon University of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY XXXXXX CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Architect/Engineer that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit suit, or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution Constitution, or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This The Price Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit party bringing a legal action or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from against any other party arising out of or relates relating to this Agreement Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within bring the legal action or proceeding in the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; Oregon for Xxxxxx County provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. CONTRACTOR BY EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS REFERENCED IN THIS SECTION. In no event shall may this Section section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTSfrom any claim or from the jurisdiction of any court.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner County and Architect ESCO that arises from or relates to this Agreement Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Lane County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTESCO, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENTCONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement Contract is to be governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of lawlaw principles. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively collectively, “Claim”) between Owner City and Architect Contractor that arises from or relates to this Agreement Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Washington County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall will this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on from any Claim or from the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwisejurisdiction of any court. ARCHITECTContractor, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. SAMPLE This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Jackson County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECT, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “collectively, "Claim”") between Owner Washington County and Architect Contractor that arises from or relates to this Agreement Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of OregonWashington County; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by Owner Washington County of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. ARCHITECTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENTCONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner County and Architect ESCO that arises from or relates to this Agreement Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx Lane County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTXXXX, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENTCONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Contractor that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement is to shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively “Claim”) between Owner and Architect Contractor that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court of Xxxxxx County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a federal forum, it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by Owner the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise. ARCHITECTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY XXXXXX CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.