Reinsurance guaranteeFacultative reinsuranceBreach of agreementPayment guarantee
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ReinsuranceBreach of contractFacultative agreement
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"What were the material terms of the Facultative Reinsurance Guarantee Agreement?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Documents forming the agreement"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff or defendants breached the terms of the agreement?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Alleged breaches by both parties"}
{"issue_text":"Whether plaintiff is entitled to damages against defendants in the amounts claimed?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Quantum admitted, liability disputed"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff, an insurance company in liquidation, issued a payment guarantee to Zimbabwe Fertilizer Company Ltd (ZFC) for tobacco inputs supplied to farmers. The plaintiff reinsured this risk with the three defendants under a Facultative Reinsurance Guarantee Agreement. When farmers defaulted and ZFC claimed US$1,775,489.25, the plaintiff paid and sought reimbursement from defendants who denied liability alleging breach of agreement terms.
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