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International Oil Trading Company

August 19, 2013Judge Freeman
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

International Oil Trading Company appealed against the government's affirmative defense of fraud and bribery related to contract claims. The Board denied the motion to strike the government's defense, affirming its jurisdiction over the matter.

Material Facts

  • International Oil Trading Company (IOTC) was involved in contracts SP0600-07-D-0483 and SP0600-09-D-0515.
  • The government alleged that IOTC's principals bribed a Jordanian official to secure the contracts.
  • The government claimed that the contracts were void ab initio due to this bribery and fraud.

Parties

Appellant
International Oil Trading Company
Contract Number
SP0600-07-D-0483
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