‘Case Preview: Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel (UK) Ltd’

“On 2 and 3 November 2020, the UK Supreme Court heard Times Travel (UK) Limited’s (‘Times Travel’) appeal in its action against Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (‘PIAC’). The appeal focuses on whether lawful actions taken in good faith, but with the intention to exert pressure on a commercial party, can amount to economic duress and render a contract voidable. In this case preview, we consider the background to the case and the issues addressed in the appeal …” (more)

[Mitchell Abbott and Jana Blahova, UK Supreme Court Blog, 23 December]

First posted 2020-12-23 11:14:16

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