Un différend avec un client, un associé, un entrepreneur, un assureur ou un proche peut vite devenir difficile à démêler. Avant de savoir si vous disposez d’un recours, il faut cerner la nature exacte du litige, vérifier les délais applicables et identifier les étapes possibles. Pour situer votre situation dans le cadre du système de justice civile du Québec, l’outil ci-dessous vous aide à y voir clair en quelques minutes, puis vous oriente vers les bonnes démarches.
Expliquez ce qui s’est passé, avec qui, ainsi que les montants et les dates en jeu. L’assistant identifie le type de litige et vous propose des pistes concrètes. Il s’agit d’un outil d’information : il ne remplace pas une consultation avec un avocat.
| What | the tool examines with you |
|---|---|
| Nature of the dispute | Contractual, commercial, shareholder, banking, construction, inheritance, defamation, work, etc. |
| Parties involved | Individual, company, partner, insurer, contractor, neighbour, heir |
| If | your right to act is still valid (often 3 years for a personal action, article 2925 of the Civil Code of Quebec) |
| Evidence available | Contracts, emails, invoices, photos, testimonials, formal notices |
| Possible Paths | Negotiation, Demand Letters, Mediation, Small Claims Division or Court |
An online diagnosis is not a substitute for a lawyer’s analysis. To really know your rights and build a strategy, talk to our civil and commercial litigation lawyers.
Request a consultationNo. It provides general legal information to help you understand your situation. Only a lawyer can evaluate your case and give you an opinion adapted to your facts.
For most personal actions, the limitation period is 3 years (article 2925 of the Civil Code of Quebec), but there are exceptions depending on the type of dispute. It is prudent not to wait and to have the deadline applicable to your situation validated.
Not necessarily. Many disputes are settled through negotiation, a formal notice or mediation. For a claim of $15,000 or less, the Small Claims Division may also be an option.
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This tool provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice or a solicitor-client relationship. Every situation is unique. To assess your rights and recourses, consult a lawyer. abg&cj company, civil and commercial litigation lawyers in Montreal – 438-508-2356.