What is the ratio in Times Travel UK v Pakistan International Airlines?

Economic duress requires illegitimate pressure that was a significant cause of the decision and left no reasonable alternative. Good faith belief in legal entitlement affects legitimacy assessment.

What did the court decide in Times Travel UK v Pakistan International Airlines?

The Supreme Court held that PIA's refusal to provide seats until disputed debts were paid did not constitute economic duress as the pressure was not illegitimate.

Why is Times Travel UK v Pakistan International Airlines important for economic duress?

It's the leading Supreme Court authority providing the most comprehensive modern analysis of economic duress, clarifying the test and guidance for commercial contexts.

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