What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey
I have a lease agreement that a New Jersey attorney obtained a default judgment against me. However, when I read the lease terms it states: "Consent to Colorado law, jurisdiction, and venue. This lease shall be deemed fully executed and performed in the State of Colorado and shakl be governed and construed in accordance with the laws thereof, and Lessee hereby irrevocably submits generally and unconditionally to the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court of County Court of Larimer, Colorado. In the event either Lessor or Leasee brings any judicial proceedings in relation to any matter arising under this Lease Agreement, the parties further agree that such matters shall be adjuged or determined by the District or County Court for the the County of Larimer, Colorado. Lesee further agrees that service of process in any such action shall be sufficient if made by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of Lesee as set forth herein." Based upon my reading of this lease agreement term the judgment should have been initiated in Colorado and not New Jersey. Can I challenge the New Jersey default judgment on these grounds?
I have a lease agreement that a New Jersey attorney obtained a default judgment against me. However, when I read the lease terms it states: "Consent to Colorado law, jurisdiction, and venue. This lease shall be deemed fully executed and performed in the State of Colorado and shakl be governed and construed in accordance with the laws thereof, and Lessee hereby irrevocably submits generally and unconditionally to the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court of County Court of Larimer, Colorado. In the event either Lessor or Leasee brings any judicial proceedings in relation to any matter arising under this Lease Agreement, the parties further agree that such matters shall be adjuged or determined by the District or County Court for the the County of Larimer, Colorado. Lesee further agrees that service of process in any such action shall be sufficient if made by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of Lesee as set forth herein." Based upon my reading of this lease agreement term the judgment should have been initiated in Colorado and not New Jersey. Can I challenge the New Jersey default judgment on these grounds?