New York Sample Letter of Intent to Sue - with Settlement Demand
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Your demands are unreasonable or too high. You included threats or disparaging language in your demand letter. Your case is complex, and the other person needs more time to consider your demands. They think the issue will go away on its own, and you won't take legal action.
A letter of intent to sue is used to notify an individual or business that legal action may be taken against them if the demands included in the letter are not met. By sending an intent to sue letter, you may be able to resolve the dispute without having to initiate a costly lawsuit.
Before you draft your own demand letter and fire it off thinking your actions will result in getting paid, getting the services you contracted for, demanding the satisfaction that you were expecting, consider that writing your own demand letter can backfire badly!
In a demand letter, the important facts are who are the parties involved, what is the actual incident, the injuries involved, the economic and non-economic damages, why the other party is legally responsible for the injuries and damages sustained by the plaintiff, and the damages and settlement demand.
Potential Legal Risks Demand letters that include threats of litigation, accusations of infringement, recitations of the legal requirements for infringement, and/or a refusal for the marks to co-exist may increase the risk that the trademark holder will be subject to a declaratory judgment action.
An intent to sue letter should have the addresses of both parties, a detailed description of the dispute, the settlement demand (e.g., payment amount, cease and desist, repair damages, etc.), the sender's contact information, and the deadline for the proposed settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Type your letter. ... Concisely review the main facts. ... Be polite. ... Write with your goal in mind. ... Ask for exactly what you want. ... Set a deadline. ... End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies.
Using an Angry Tone. Writing in an angry tone or personally attacking the other party is the worst thing you can do in a demand letter. If you let your emotions speak, you'll only invite the receiver to respond in the same tone.
