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June 13, 2022

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Introduction to the Small Claims Process

This webinar was presented on June 13, 2022, as part of our firm’s annual lectures on insurance law.

Description

With jurisdiction on claims of $15,000 or less, the Small Claims Division of the Court of Québec hears nearly 15,000 cases each year. Whether the object is an account, bodily injury, latent defects, or an insurance indemnity, claims of that magnitude represent a substantial part of their concerns for many businesses. However, except in certain very special circumstances, parties may not be represented by a lawyer.

Do you know how to defend your business against a claim before that court?

Please contact our speaker Alice Bourgault-Roy for additional information on this topic.

A copy of her presentation, “Introduction au processus des petites créances” (in French), is available.

This continuing education activity had been approved by the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages. A certificate of attendance was issued upon request to members of the Bar of Québec and the Chambre des notaires du Québec. No continuing education certification can be issued for viewing the online version of this webinar.

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