Contracting With Foreigners
A choice of South African law as the proper law of the agreement is enough evidence of an intention to consent to South African jurisdiction.
April 30, 2014
A choice of South African law as the proper law of the agreement is enough evidence of an intention to consent to South African jurisdiction.
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