Church of Bible Understanding v. Bill Swad Leasing Co.

This is an appeal from a decision of the common pleas court rendering judgment in favor of plaintiff against defendant Beckett Aviation Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Beckett), and dismissing defendant Bill Swad Leasing Company (hereinafter referred to as Swad).

Swad was the owner of a plane, which was the subject matter of a lease entered into between Swad and plaintiff. Pursuant to the terms of said lease, the plane was delivered to Beckett for inspection, maintenance and repairs. Prior to its delivery in April 1978, Swad owed Beckett money for previous repair and maintenance to…