PLEON LTD v LEONIS YACHTING LTD (THE “MALTESE FALCON”)
[2026] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 17
KING’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Robin Knowles
Contracts – Contact terms – Implied terms – Seaworthiness – Sale of yacht – Agreement for use of and access to yacht by seller following sale – Yacht suffering generator breakdown soon after delivery – Breakdown within period covered by “use and access” agreement in favour of seller – Whether risk of unseaworthiness on seller or buyer.