Contract disputes - venue - choice of law

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 44-20-132, under Revenue - Regulation of Activities.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 44-20-132

(1) In the event of a dispute between a motor vehicle dealer and a manufacturer under a franchise agreement, notwithstanding any provision of the agreement to the contrary:

(a) At the option of the motor vehicle dealer, venue shall be proper in the county or judicial district where the dealer resides or has its principal place of business; and

(b) Colorado law shall govern, both substantively and procedurally.

Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-030), ch. 7, p. 86, � 2, effective October 1.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-6-122.5 as it existed prior to 2018.