Facts:

• Énergies Sonic Inc. (Sonic) sued 9415-7575 Québec Inc. and Martin Benoit for $40,580.76 in unpaid petroleum products.
• Sonic also claimed $11,661.57 in penalties (25% of the debt) and 26.82% annual interest per contract.
• Benoit, a personal guarantor, argued he was released after selling his shares to Eric Belisle, who agreed to assume obligations.

Court Findings:

1. Benoit’s Guarantee Stands: The sale of shares didn’t release him; Sonic wasn’t a party to the agreement, and no written release was issued.
2. No Credit Limit Enforcement: The contract didn’t require Sonic to cap credit at $15,000/month.
3. Excessive Penalty & Interest: The 51.82% total charge was ruled abusive, and the court reduced it to 20% annually.
4. Belisle Liable to Indemnify Benoit: Since he agreed to release Benoit from guarantees but failed, he must cover Benoit’s liability.
5. Legal Fees Reduced: Benoit sought $25,629.90 from Belisle, but the court reduced it to $13,000 as excessive.

Final Judgment:

• Benoit & 9415-7575 Québec Inc. must pay Sonic $40,580.76 + 20% interest.
• Belisle must indemnify Benoit for the debt.
• Belisle must also pay Benoit $13,000 in legal fees.