SORAS AG v. NAEB

SORAS AG v. NAEB

SORAS AG Ltd is unconditionally obligated under the advance payment guarantee to pay the outstanding amount upon first demand by NAEB, regardless of the value of works executed or the use of the advance, as per the terms of the guarantee and applicable law. The advance payment is not considered payment for completed...

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Citation
RCOMAA 00037/2019/CA
Parties
Appellant: SORAS AG Ltd; Respondent: NAEB; Contractor: Entreprise MUKAKIMENYI Marie Rosine/EMMR
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
13 October 2019
Case Number
RCOMAA 00037/2019/CA
Procedural Posture
Commercial Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; partial modification of lower court's order on costs and attorney fees.
Legal Topics
Advance Payment Guarantee, Contractual Obligations, Suretyship, Public Procurement Contracts
Contract Law Insurance Law Public Procurement Advance Payment Guarantee Contractual Obligations Suretyship Public Procurement Contracts

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Parties

SORAS AG Ltd

Appellant

NAEB

Respondent

Entreprise MUKAKIMENYI Marie Rosine/EMMR

Contractor

Procedural Posture

Commercial Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether SORAS AG Ltd is obligated to pay the outstanding advance payment guarantee regardless of the value of works executed by EMMR.
  2. 2 Whether the use of the advance payment in the works eliminates SORAS AG Ltd's obligation under the guarantee.
  3. 3 Whether NAEB is entitled to additional damages for being drawn into litigation without cause.

Ratio Decidendi

SORAS AG Ltd is unconditionally obligated under the advance payment guarantee to pay the outstanding amount upon first demand by NAEB, regardless of the value of works executed or the use of the advance, as per the terms of the guarantee and applicable law. The advance payment is not considered payment for completed works but must be reimbursed according to the contract and procurement law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; partial modification of lower court's order on costs and attorney fees.

Orders

  • SORAS AG Ltd to pay NAEB 217,718,742 Frw as outstanding advance payment guarantee.
  • SORAS AG Ltd to pay NAEB 26,126,249 Frw as interest for late payment.