Sometimes, when your business gets into a dispute, you will decide to resort to litigation. Before starting legal proceedings, you need to follow a specific pre-action protocol under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Part of this requires you to write a letter before action (also known as a letter of claim). It is important that you comply with this legal procedure. This article will explain the requirements and purpose of a letter before action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A letter before action is a formal document that you send before you begin court proceedings. It sets out the basis of your claim and requires the other party to take certain action. If the other party does not comply with the terms of letter or fails to respond, you may issue a claim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require you to send a letter before action as part of the pre-action protocol<\/a> for civil litigation. If you fail to do so, the court may consider this when deciding on costs. Sending a letter gives the other party information to enable you both to make an informed decision about how to resolve the dispute.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n