Case Type: Civil

Result: Complete Victory

Case Overview

The Civil Litigation Team at Suhn Law Group recently secured a complete victory in a large-scale dispute involving a 6-billion KRW supply contract. The plaintiff had entered into an agreement to purchase a large quantity of medical supplies from the defendant. However, the defendant failed to meet the agreed shipment deadline, leading to a contractual dispute. Representing the plaintiff, Suhn Law Group filed a lawsuit seeking termination of the contract on the grounds of breach of obligation and recovery of the full deposit already paid — and prevailed in full.

Suhn Law Group’s Strategy

Suhn Law Group emphasized that adherence to the specified delivery schedule was an essential condition for achieving the purpose of the contract, thus making the plaintiff’s exercise of the right of termination fully justified.

A key element in this case was that the supply contract included CIF terms (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) as part of its standard conditions. The firm conducted an in-depth analysis of these contractual clauses and successfully argued before the court that the transaction constituted a “fixed-date contract” under Article 545 of the Civil Act and Article 68 of the Commercial Act, both of which recognize time as an essential condition of the agreement.

Through these arguments, Suhn Law Group established that the defendant’s failure to meet the delivery deadline constituted a fundamental breach, thereby justifying the contract’s cancellation.

Outcome

As a result, Attorney May H. Kim and the Civil Team at Suhn Law Group proved that the plaintiff’s termination of the contract was legitimate, enabling the client to recover the full amount of the deposit and corresponding delay interest.

Suhn Law Group remains committed to leveraging its extensive expertise in contract law and large-scale commercial disputes to protect clients’ interests and deliver the best possible legal outcomes.

Case Contact: Attorney May H. Kim