Title 28 — Judicial Procedure, Civil

As used in this chapter, "state" means any foreign nation, and any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States.

1. If the parties have agreed in writing that an action on a controversy may be brought in this state and the agreement provides the only basis for the exercise of jurisdiction, a court of this state will entertain the action if: a. The court has power under the law of this state…

If the parties have agreed in writing that an action on a controversy may be brought only in another state and it is brought in a court of this state, the court will dismiss or stay the action, as appropriate, unless: 1. The court is required by statute to entertain the action; 2…