Legal Case Summary

DayDanyon Corporation v. Defense Logistics Agency


Date Argued: Tue Jan 10 2017
Case Number: 2016-1345
Docket Number: 4565162
Judges:Not available
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Daydanyon Corporation v. Defense Logistics Agency** **Docket Number:** 4565162 **Court:** [Please specify the court if known, e.g., United States Court of Federal Claims] **Filing Date:** [Include filing date if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Daydanyon Corporation - **Defendant:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) **Background:** Daydanyon Corporation, a contractor specializing in logistical support and supply chain management, filed a lawsuit against the Defense Logistics Agency. The dispute arose over a contract awarded to Daydanyon by the DLA, concerning the provision of specific goods/services that the DLA deemed essential for military operations. **Issues:** The central issues in this case include: 1. Breach of Contract: Daydanyon alleges that the DLA failed to uphold its obligations under the terms of the contract, including timely payments for delivered services. 2. Termination for Convenience: The DLA has cited the termination of the contract as justified under the "termination for convenience" clause, claiming that changes in operational requirements necessitated the action. 3. Damages and Remedies: Daydanyon seeks damages for the loss incurred as a result of the alleged breach and seeks a ruling on the validity of the DLA's termination of the contract. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments (Daydanyon Corporation):** - The corporation contends that it fulfilled its obligations and delivered services as required. - It argues that the DLA's termination was arbitrary and without proper justification, causing financial harm. - Daydanyon seeks compensation for work completed and additional damages for the impact of the termination. - **Defendant's Arguments (Defense Logistics Agency):** - The DLA defends its actions by asserting that the termination was conducted according to the terms outlined in the contract and was necessary given changing logistics requirements. - The agency claims that Daydanyon's performance did not meet established standards, which justified the termination. **Outcome:** [Include the outcome if known, e.g., "The court ruled in favor of the Defense Logistics Agency, affirming the validity of the contract termination, or the court ruled in favor of Daydanyon Corporation, awarding damages for breach of contract."] **Significance:** This case highlights critical issues in government contracting, particularly regarding performance compliance, contract termination clauses, and the implications for contractors when agencies exercise their rights under such contracts. **Future Implications:** The ruling in this case may influence future government contract disputes, providing clarity on the enforceability of termination clauses and the standards for performance required from contractors. [Note: This summary is a fictional example created for illustrative purposes based on the provided docket number and does not correspond to any real legal case. Please ensure the details reflect the actual case information as necessary.]

DayDanyon Corporation v. Defense Logistics Agency


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