Enacting new Article 7A of GS Chapter 1 to declare that no court, administrative agency, mediator, or other entity or person acting under authority of state law may apply or enforce a law of another country if it would violate North Carolina or United States constitutional rights. Requires strict construction and modification of contracts involving choice of a forum venue or forum to protect constitutional rights.
FOREIGN LAWS/PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
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TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA AND UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONS IN THE APPLICATION OF FOREIGN LAW.Intro. by Cleveland, Killian.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee C (House Action) (Apr 6 2011)
Bill History:
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 House: Filed
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee C
H 640
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Bill H 640 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 5 2011 - View Summary
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