Letter Before Action by EasyLegalDocs
Updated 17 October 2025
This template is a formal Letter Before Action, designed to notify a party of a breach of contract. It outlines the specific breaches, provides space for supporting evidence, demands a specific remedy, and sets a deadline for compliance before legal proceedings are initiated. It also warns of potential legal costs and court fees if the matter is not resolved.
Letter Before Action
From
(Sender Name/Address)
To
(Recipient Name/Address)
Date: _____________, 20
RE: Breach of Contract - Formal Notice
Dear _____________________ (Mr./Ms./Company Name),
I am writing to formally notify you of your breach of the contract/agreement dated _____________________ (Date) between _____________________ (Your Name/Company) and _____________________ (Recipient's Name/Company) ("the Agreement").
Background
The Agreement relates to: _____________________ (Brief description of the contract - e.g., "the supply of goods," "provision of services," "payment terms," etc.)
Breach of Contract
You are in breach of the Agreement in the following manner(s):
_____________________ (Specific breach #1 - e.g., "Failure to make payment of $____ due on ____")
_____________________ _(Specific breach #2 - e.g., "Failure to deliver goods by the agreed deadline of ____")
_____________________ (Additional breaches as applicable)
This breach occurred on _____________________ (date) and continues to date.
Supporting Evidence
I have the following evidence to support this claim:
_____________________ (Evidence #1 - e.g., "Copy of the signed contract dated _____"),
_____________________ (Evidence #2 - e.g., "Invoice #____ showing outstanding payment")_,
_____________________ (Evidence #3 - e.g., "Email correspondence dated _____ acknowledging the breach"), and
_____________________ (Additional evidence as applicable).
Remedy Required
To resolve this matter without further legal action, I require you to:
Choose appropriate remedy:
For Payment Issues: Pay the outstanding amount of $_____________________ plus any applicable interest/late fees
For Performance Issues: Complete the required work/delivery as specified in the Agreement: _____________________
For Other Breaches: _____________________ (Specific remedy required) and _____________________ (Any additional corrective actions)
Deadline
You have _____________________ (number) days from the date of this letter (until _____________________) to remedy the breach described above.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
If you fail to remedy this breach within the specified timeframe, I will have no alternative but to commence legal proceedings against you without further notice. This may result in a claim for damages and/or specific performance, legal costs and court fees, interest on any outstanding amounts, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Settlement
I am prepared to discuss an amicable resolution of this matter, however any settlement must adequately compensate for the losses I have suffered as a result of your breach. If legal proceedings become necessary, I will seek to recover all legal costs incurred in addition to the remedy sought above.
Response Required
Please confirm in writing by _____________________ (specify date) how you intend to remedy this breach. If you dispute this claim, please provide details of your position immediately.
I trust that you will treat this matter with the urgency it deserves and that we can resolve this dispute without the need for costly litigation.
Yours sincerely,
_____________________ (Your Signature)
_____________________ (Your Printed Name)
_____________________ (Your Title/Position if applicable)
About this template
What is this template?
Letter Before Action by EasyLegalDocs is a free, ready-to-use Dispute resolution template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Dispute resolution template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Dispute resolution usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.