Motions:

1. Jurisdiction Motion:
   • Defendants sought dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, citing a forum selection clause designating Illinois.
2. Summary Judgment Motion:
   • Requested dismissal of claims against Terry Taylor personally, deferred pending jurisdiction decision.

Key Issues:

1. Jurisdiction:
   • Whether Nova Scotia courts have jurisdiction considering the forum selection clause.
2. Attornment:
   • Whether filing a summary judgment motion constituted submission to Nova Scotia’s jurisdiction.

Facts:

• Plaintiff's Claims:
  • ACI failed to perform contractual obligations after a $50,000 deposit.
  • Claims included breach of contract and misrepresentation.
  • Contract specified Illinois law and jurisdiction.
• Defendants' Position:
  • ACI, a Florida corporation, argued the forum selection clause required dismissal.

Court's Analysis:

• Territorial Competence:
  • Found ACI’s central management was in Nova Scotia, establishing jurisdiction under CJPTA.
• Forum Selection Clause:
  • Determined valid and applicable; plaintiff did not show strong cause to override.
  • Contractual claims stayed for Illinois jurisdiction.
• Tort Claims:
  • Though outside the clause’s scope, deemed more appropriate for Illinois.

Conclusion:

• Contractual Claims: Stayed in favor of Illinois jurisdiction.
• Tort Claims: Stayed, Illinois deemed more appropriate.
• Summary Judgment Motion: Dismissed as unnecessary.
• Costs: Awarded to ACI and Taylor, with submissions if parties cannot agree.
• The document did not specify the exact amount of costs awarded.