You must write a demand letter regarding a legal problem, either for school, for use in legal practice, or as a private citizen preparing for a possible small claims court filing. This booklet can help you by showing you the complete process of writing demand letter. This practical, systematic method will start with a basic discussion of the purpose of the letter and end with a final proofreading. In between that first and last step, you will learn how to write each piece of demand letter, piece by piece, in the order in which they should appear. These breakdowns show you exactly what to include in different places within the letter. You will no longer need to guess what to write and where to write it. By using the breakdown, the various pieces of the document will work together to create a coherent and complete letter.
Contents
How to Use This Booklet
The Example Scenario
Step One: Letter Mechanics
A Special Note About Tone
Step Two: Define the Relationship
Step Three: State the Facts Giving Rise to the Claim
Step Four: Present Any Necessary Law
Step Five: Present the Demand
Step Six: Close With a Deadline
Example Demand Letter
Step Seven: The Final Check
The First Layer: Revising Out Loud
The Second Layer: Sentence Triage
The Third Layer: “Find” Searches
The Fourth Layer: The Fine Points
Appendix: Legal Citation Tips
Cases
Statutes and Regulations
Constitutions
