Letter before claim: debt claim (under the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims) (with drafting notes)
This is an example letter before claim for use by a business, including a sole trader or public body, seeking to recover a debt from an individual or a sole trader. It has been drafted in accordance with the requirements of the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims (Debt Protocol), which is intended to promote early communication and encourage parties to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation. This letter outlines the key information that a creditor must provide to a debtor, including details of the debt, how it arose and options for payment. It includes integrated drafting notes covering crucial topics such as compliance with the Pre-action PD, exchanging relevant documents, considering alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and navigating the fixed recoverable costs regime.
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