The Pre Action Letter Breach Of Contract is a crucial document in English and Welsh contract law, serving as the initial formal step in dispute resolution. It must be sent before initiating court proceedings, as required by the Civil Procedure Rules' pre-action protocols. The letter should clearly identify the contract, detail the breach, specify losses incurred, and propose a remedy. It typically gives the recipient a reasonable time to respond and demonstrates to the court that the sender has attempted to resolve the dispute before litigation.
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Pre Action Letter Breach Of Contract
"I need a Pre Action Letter Breach Of Contract to send to my software supplier who has failed to deliver the agreed system functionality by January 2025, causing significant business disruption and financial losses of approximately £50,000."
1. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the party in breach
2. Contract Reference: Details of the contract including date and parties
3. Breach Description: Clear description of how the contract has been breached, with reference to specific contract terms
4. Loss Suffered: Details of losses incurred due to the breach, including quantification where possible
5. Remedy Sought: Clear statement of what action is required to remedy the breach
6. Deadline: Reasonable timeframe for response or remedy, typically 14 days
1. Previous Correspondence: Reference to prior attempts to resolve the matter and summary of key communications
2. Interest Calculation: Details of interest claimed on monetary losses, including calculation method
3. Legal Costs: Statement regarding legal costs incurred and intention to recover these costs
1. Contract Copy: Copy of the original contract marked as Appendix A
2. Evidence of Breach: Documentary evidence supporting the breach claim marked as Appendix B
3. Loss Documentation: Evidence of losses claimed marked as Appendix C
4. Correspondence Log: Chronological record of relevant communications marked as Appendix D
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