Publications

May 8, 2017

The Role of the Expert under the new Code of Civil Procedure

The coming into force of the new Code of Civil Procedure on January 1, 2016 created some uncertainty for litigation lawyers. One issue was the role of experts in litigation and in particular the emphasis on joint experts and the filing of an expert’s report in lieu of testimony. Other provisions (…)

November 30, 2016

The Québec Court of Appeal considers the issue of the amount of insurance:¹ liability of the broker and/or chartered appraiser

Facts Bar et spectacles Jules et Jim inc. (hereinafter the “Bar” or “Insured”) sought to renew the insurance coverage for its building, which was then insured for $424,000.2 On the recommendation of its broker, it obtained an appraisal which concluded that the reconstruction cost of the building (…)