The plaintiff, 9432-5206 Québec inc., claimed $50,784 in unpaid invoices for personnel leasing services provided to the defendant, 9246-6457 Québec inc.
Services primarily involved leasing workers, mostly immigrants, for the defendant's business operations.
The plaintiff managed payroll, including all required tax remittances, and billed the defendant based on agreed hourly rates.
A solidarity claim was initially raised against a second defendant, Patric Bourgault, but was later withdrawn due to lack of evidence supporting joint liability.
Legal Issues:
Default Judgment: Defendants failed to respond, and proceedings continued by default.
Proof of Debt: Plaintiff provided evidence, including invoices and account statements, supporting the claimed amount.
Interest and Costs: The plaintiff sought interest under Article 1619 of the Quebec Civil Code from the date of the summons.
Court Findings:
The court confirmed that the plaintiff proved all essential elements of its claim.
Only the corporate defendant, 9246-6457 Québec inc., was found liable for the debt.
The court awarded the plaintiff $50,784 plus legal interest and additional indemnity under Article 1619, effective from March 22, 2023.
The case against Patric Bourgault was dismissed without costs due to lack of response and withdrawal of the solidarity claim.
Conclusion:
Judgment: The court condemned 9246-6457 Québec inc. to pay the claimed amount with interest and legal costs.
