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Pre-action demand letter template (US)
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Demand Letter Before Lawsuit
Sender Name
Sender Address
Sender Email or Phone
Date: Letter Date
Sent by: Certified Mail Number or Other Delivery Method
To: Recipient Name
Recipient Address
Re: Demand for $Amount Demanded concerning Subject of the Claim
Dear Recipient Name:
This letter is a formal demand before I file a lawsuit against you.
Facts
Short, Dated Statement of the Facts
Your Responsibility
You are responsible for my losses because Legal Basis, such as breach of the agreement dated a given date, negligence or failure to return the security deposit.
My Losses
| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| First Loss Item | $First Loss Amount |
| Second Loss Item | $Second Loss Amount |
| Total | $Amount Demanded |
Copies of supporting documents are enclosed: Enclosed Documents.
Demand
Please pay $Amount Demanded by Payment Deadline, by Payment Method, or contact me before then to resolve this.
If I do not receive payment or a satisfactory response by that date, I intend to file a claim in Court, such as the Small Claims Court of a given County without further notice, and to ask for court costs, interest and any other relief the law allows. Some laws and contracts require a demand before suit or allow added damages or fees; to the extent they apply, this letter is that demand: Statute or Contract Clause, or None.
Please keep all documents, messages and records related to this matter.
This letter is written to settle a dispute and is not an admission of any kind. All of my rights are reserved.
Sincerely,
Sender Signature
Sender Printed Name