Forum Selection Clause Enforced Despite State Statute to Contrary

A choice of law provision in a subcontract trumped a state statute prohibiting out-of-state litigation of disputes involving public works projects. The forum selection clause in the subcontract was enforceable despite the state statute to the contrary.

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