Document background
A Demand Letter For Breach of Contract is a critical business document used in the Philippines when one party needs to formally address another party's failure to fulfill contractual obligations. This document, governed by the Civil Code of the Philippines, serves as a formal notice that typically precedes legal action. It should be used when informal attempts to resolve contractual disputes have failed and the aggrieved party needs to establish a formal record of their demands. The letter must carefully detail the specific breaches, reference relevant contract provisions, outline damages or losses incurred, and provide clear demands with deadlines for compliance. It often serves as a crucial piece of evidence in subsequent legal proceedings and demonstrates the sender's attempt to resolve the dispute before pursuing litigation. The document must comply with Philippine legal requirements regarding notice and demand, particularly under Articles 1169 and 1170 of the Civil Code.
