Letter before claim: breach of contract (actual and repudiatory)
An example letter before claim for use by a prospective claimant's solicitors in a claim for actual or repudiatory breach of contract. It is drafted in accordance with the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct and Protocols (Pre-action PD) and is intended for disputes where no specific pre-action protocol or other formal pre-action procedure applies. It covers the factual and legal basis of the claim and the remedy sought. It addresses the exchange of key documents to facilitate settlement and includes optional paragraphs and guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), expert instruction, and litigation funding.
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