Integrated Power Technologies -Powertech SAL v Hits Telecom Holding Co KSG

Integrated Power Technologies -Powertech SAL v Hits Telecom Holding Co KSG

IPT is entitled to summary judgment for the principal sums claimed under the Guarantee, less agreed credits and set-offs, as the defendant's cross-claims lack real prospects of success or are unquantified. Conditional orders are appropriate for amounts where the defence is arguable but improbable to succeed....

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Parties
Claimant: Integrated Power Technologies – Powertech SAL; Defendant: Hits Telecom Holding Co KSC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 January 2012
Procedural Posture
Commercial Claim / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
summary judgment granted in part, conditional order for payment into court, leave to defend for remaining claims
Legal Topics
Guarantee and Indemnity, Summary Judgment, Set Off, Cross Claims, Termination of Contract, Interest Calculation
Contract Law Commercial Law Guarantee and Indemnity Summary Judgment Set Off Cross Claims Termination of Contract Interest Calculation

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Parties

Integrated Power Technologies – Powertech SAL

Claimant

Hits Telecom Holding Co KSC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Claim / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to summary judgment for amounts claimed under a deed of guarantee and indemnity.
  2. 2 Whether the defendant has valid cross-claims or set-offs against the sums claimed.
  3. 3 Effect of termination of the Purchase Agreement on sums due.

Ratio Decidendi

IPT is entitled to summary judgment for the principal sums claimed under the Guarantee, less agreed credits and set-offs, as the defendant's cross-claims lack real prospects of success or are unquantified. Conditional orders are appropriate for amounts where the defence is arguable but improbable to succeed. Termination of the Purchase Agreement does not bar recovery of accrued sums.

Court Disposition

summary judgment granted in part, conditional order for payment into court, leave to defend for remaining claims

Orders

  • Summary judgment for IPT in the sum of US $4,514,514.11 and €271,675.24, plus interest to be calculated.
  • Conditional order requiring Hits to pay into Court US $1,364,713.19 and €43,396.17.