Bill Summary for H 640 (2011-2012)

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Apr 5 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 640 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 5, 2011
TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA AND UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONS IN THE APPLICATION OF FOREIGN LAW.
Intro. by Cleveland, Killian.

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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.