Common use of JURISTICTION Clause in Contracts

JURISTICTION. 12.1 For the purpose of resolving any disputes which exist or occur between the parties hereto, the parties consent to the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court or any other court with jurisdiction or a court otherwise competent and with jurisdiction over the person of the parties in that each of them resides, carries on business, or is employed within its area of jurisdiction, notwithstanding that such proceedings are otherwise beyond jurisdiction. This clause shall be deemed to constitute the required written consent conferring jurisdiction upon the said court pursuant to Section 45 of the Magistrate’s Court Act, Act 32 of 1944 or any amendment thereof provided that the SELLER shall have the right at his sole option and discretion to institute proceedings in any other competent court in respect of any claim which, but for the foregoing, would exceed the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s court.