A principal who establishes a business relationship with a sales representative to solicit orders for products or services in this state is doing business in this state for purposes of jurisdiction. A provision in a contract between a sales representative and a principal that purports to waive a provision of this article by an express waiver or a contract subject to the laws of another state is void. This section does not invalidate or restrict any other right or remedy available to a sales representative or preclude a sales representative from seeking to recover in one action on all claims against a principal.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1798.04

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Principal: means a person who does all of the following:

    (a) Engages in the business of manufacturing, producing, importing, selling or distributing a product or service. See Arizona Laws 44-1798

 

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