1-87.15. Interpretation of contracts providing for choice of foreign law.
(a) In the interpretation or enforcement by a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, mediator, or other entity or person acting under the authority of State law of any contract or other agreement that provides for the choice of a foreign law to govern its interpretation or the resolution of any claim or dispute, the court or administrative agency shall preserve the fundamental constitutional rights of natural persons who are parties to the contract or other agreement.
(b) If enforcement of any provision in a contract or other agreement for the choice of foreign law would result in a violation of a fundamental constitutional right of one or more of the natural persons who are parties to the contract or other agreement, the agreement or contract shall be modified or amended to the extent necessary to preserve the fundamental constitutional rights of the natural persons. (2013-416, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 7A - Application of Foreign Law.
§ 1-87.14 - Nonapplication of foreign law that would violate fundamental constitutional rights.
§ 1-87.15 - Interpretation of contracts providing for choice of foreign law.
§ 1-87.16 - Interpretation of contracts providing for choice of foreign venue or forum.
§ 1-87.17 - Motions to transfer proceedings to a foreign venue or forum.
§ 1-87.19 - Strict construction of waivers of constitutional rights.