322A.19 Jurisdiction.
1. A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise restricting jurisdiction to a forum outside this state is void.
2. A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise providing that the franchisee consents to the jurisdiction of a forum outside this state is void.
3. A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever jurisdiction over the parties or subject matter exists, even if the franchise limits actions or proceedings to a designated jurisdiction.
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Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 322A - MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISERS
Section 322A.2 - Discontinuing franchise.
Section 322A.3 - New franchise.
Section 322A.3A - Alteration of franchise.
Section 322A.4 - Additional franchise.
Section 322A.5 - Warranties and recalls.
Section 322A.6 - Application filed with the department.
Section 322A.7 - Department of inspections and appeals to hold hearing.
Section 322A.8 - Continuation.
Section 322A.9 - Burden of proof.
Section 322A.10 - Rules of evidence.
Section 322A.11 - Condition barring change in franchise.
Section 322A.12 - Sale or transfer of ownership.
Section 322A.13 - Compulsory attendance at hearings.
Section 322A.14 - License to dealer denied.
Section 322A.16 - Additional guidelines.
Section 322A.18 - Duty of good faith.
Section 322A.19 - Jurisdiction.
Section 322A.20 - Choice of law.
Section 322A.21 - Waivers void.
Section 322A.22 - Other line-makes.