TRIDENT TURBOPROP (DUBLIN) LTD v FIRST FLIGHT COURIERS LTD

[2008] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 581

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Aikens

Lease of aircraft - Lessor giving notice of default alleging failure to pay rent and an attempt to transfer the aircraft to third parties without the lessor’s consent - Whether lessee had real prospect of succeeding in defences or counterclaims based on pre-contractual misrepresentation and defects in the aircraft - Whether claimant entitled to summary judgment - International supply contracts - Misrepresentation Act 1967, section 3 - Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, section 26(4) - Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, sections 9 and 11.