Common use of North American jurisdiction Clause in Contracts

North American jurisdiction. North American jurisdiction means any judgment, award, payment, defence costs or settlement delivered, made or incurred within countries which form part of North America or which operate under the laws of such countries or any states, provinces or territories forming part of them (or to any order made anywhere in the world to enforce such judgment, award, payment, defence costs or settlement either in whole or in part) then following any event which is or may be the subject of indemnity under the laws of North America.