The Montreal Canadiens garner much attention in this province, and contribute meaningfully to the social fabric and flare of our fair city. But who would have thought that the Habs, albeit indirectly, might somehow contribute to the development of the civil law of Quebec? If I’ve caught your attention, then read on!

Preparing for trial can be difficult for witnesses. The nature of the legal system is such that trials will usually take place years after the events in question occurred, and witnesses’ memories are not frozen in time. Witnesses may meet with counsel to prepare, but testimony is not a prepared speech.