Field Aircraft v Kenton Utils. [1987] JLR 78 (12 May 1980)

Field Aircraft v Kenton Utils. [1987] JLR 78 (12 May 1980)

Interim distraint on goods requires affidavit support unless the action is based on pièce signée; a countermanded cheque does not constitute an admission of debt and does not qualify as pièce signée.

Citation
[1987] JLR 78
Parties
Applicant: Field Aircraft; Respondent: Kenton Utilities
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 May 1980
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
Outcome
Affidavit required for interim distraint; cheque not sufficient as pièce signée if countermanded.
Legal Topics
Execution, Interim Distraint, Affidavit Requirement, Pièce Signée, Cheque Countermand
Civil Procedure Execution Interim Distraint Affidavit Requirement Pièce Signée Cheque Countermand

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Parties

Field Aircraft

Applicant

Kenton Utilities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim distraint on goods must be supported by affidavit unless action based on pièce signée
  2. 2 Whether a countermanded cheque constitutes an admission of debt

Ratio Decidendi

Interim distraint on goods requires affidavit support unless the action is based on pièce signée; a countermanded cheque does not constitute an admission of debt and does not qualify as pièce signée.

Court Disposition

Affidavit required for interim distraint; cheque not sufficient as pièce signée if countermanded.