Case Overview

A dispute arose from a joint business agreement for installing food‑waste drying equipment. The plaintiff terminated the contract and sued for damages, while the defendant filed a counterclaim seeking approximately KRW 5.9 billion. Law Firm One represented the plaintiff and secured a major appellate victory.

Key Strategy

• Demonstrated the defendant’s breach of obligations as grounds for termination.
• Obtained a stay of execution to block enforcement of the first‑instance judgment and addressed issues related to refusal of surety insurance.
• Successfully defended against the defendant’s large‑scale profit‑sharing counterclaim.

Outcome

• The appellate court upheld the plaintiff’s contract termination, resulting in a win of approximately KRW 5 billion.
• Multiple procedural challenges, including repeated attempts at provisional execution, were effectively managed.

Significance

• A notable case recognizing termination grounds in a large joint‑business dispute.
• Highlights strategic solutions to practical hurdles like execution stays and surety insurance issues.
• Represents a meaningful appellate reversal achieved through combined legal and factual advocacy.