Military Institute V. Kit Industries

Military Institute V. Kit Industries was a court case in Year 164 between the Military Institute and Kit Industries. The result was a victory for Kit Industries and a ruling that stated companies have the right to militarized self defense of their assets.

Case
Amidst the Steel Kit Independence Movement, the Military Institute charged Kit Industries for the installation of defensive bunkers, nuclear weapons systems, and housing Kit Republic troops on the planet Z13O2LP. According to the Military Institute, Kit Industries actively militarized sensitive areas in civilian locations as a prelude to war.

Suit Kit represented Kit Industries and used the argument that all military structures and troops were located on land owned by Kit Industries. The defendant did not violate any policy nor engage in war. Suit Kit further added that it is typical for companies to protect their goods by contracting military personnel. The Kit Republic has been a long time partner with Kit Industries, and has escorted many trade caravans and protected many plants with their military prowess.

The court ruled in favour of Kit Industries. The Kit Republic immediately redoubled its efforts to secure its holdings on planet Z13O2LP with the transfer of more Kit Republic troops and construction of defensive structures.