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May 6th, 2026

Fuel for rejection: The Superior Court of Québec dismisses a claim against a professional seller under the legal warranty regime

Québec’s legal warranty regime imposes strict obligations on professional sellers, largely owing to the presumptions set out in article 1729 of the Civil Code of Québec. However, these presumptions can be rebutted in certain circumstances. The Superior Court of Québec’s decision in 164019 Canada Inc. c. Porta-Max Système Inc. illustrates this well.
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