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Am I required to be represented by a lawyer?

In principle, in civil matters, the plaintiff or defendant may represent themselves before the courts in Quebec. However, there are exceptions to this rule and being represented by a lawyer may be mandatory under certain circumstances. Legal persons A company or...

The formal notice: an indispensable tool

The formal notice is often the first step in a dispute. But how useful is it? Why is it so important? This article explains what you need to know about the formal notice. Distinction to be made A formal notice is a written notice sent by the creditor to the debtor,...

Civil Justice in Gatineau during the COVID-19 pandemic

The following is a brief summary of what there is to know in the Civil Justice Department, Gatineau District, during the COVID-19 pandemic: The extinctive prescription and lapse of time periods in civil matters, as well as the civil deadlines are suspended until the...

Hidden defects: Getting information to better protect yourself

Several myths exist regarding hidden defects. Many people mistakenly believe that these are essentially vices that have been hidden in order to get a better price. Others will say that hiring the services of an inspector or expert protects you from any problems....

Property Transfer Tax (welcome tax)

The law provides that real estate transfer fees must be paid whenever a transfer of immovable property occurs, with certain exceptions. This is commonly known as the welcome tax and it is collected by the municipality. Many exceptions exist in the law and...

Receiving legal documents other than by bailiff

Any legal remedy begins with the filing in court of a document called the statement of claim. In principle, this document must then be served by bailiff on the other party, or on each of them if there are more than one. However, you can be properly sued...