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Drulias v. 1st Century Bancshares, Inc.

Ruling by

Franklin D. Elia

Lower Court

Santa Clara County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Peter H. Kirwan
Enforcement of forum selection bylaw did not violate California law; Corporations Code Section 2116 does not force California to exercise jurisdiction when another court would be more appropriate to hear the case.



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