Iowa § 322A.19 Jurisdiction

Iowa Statutes

§ 322A.19 — Jurisdiction

Iowa § 322A.19

Title VIIITRANSPORTATION

Ch. 322AMOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISERS

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Iowa Code § 322A.19 (2026).

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1.A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise restricting jurisdiction to a forum outside this state is void.

2.A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise providing that the franchisee consents to the jurisdiction of a forum outside this state is void.

3.A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever jurisdiction over the parties or subject matter exists, even if the franchise limits actions or proceedings to a designated jurisdiction.

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1. A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise restricting jurisdiction to a forum
outside this state is void.
2. A condition, stipulation, or provision in a franchise providing that the franchisee
consents to the jurisdiction of a forum outside this state is void.
3. A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever
jurisdiction over the parties or subject matter exists, even if the franchise limits actions or
proceedings to a designated jurisdiction.