Demand Letter
/dɪˈmænd ˈlɛtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written communication sent by one party to another demanding payment, performance, or action to remedy a legal grievance before initiating litigation.
The plaintiff sent a demand letter requesting immediate payment for the outstanding debt.
Forms
- demand letters
Commentary
A demand letter often serves as a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit, helping to establish good faith efforts to resolve disputes extrajudicially.
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