09/18/2006
Forum Selection Clauses in Retainer Agreement Not Binding When Client Fails to Appear and Seek Enforcement
Reiner, Reiner & Bennett, P.C. v. The Cadle Co., 278 Conn. 92, 897 A2d 58 (2006)
Brief Summary
Notwithstanding a clause in the retainer agreement that required an Ohio forum, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a Connecticut default judgment in favor of a Connecticut law firm against its Ohio client.
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