Letter Before Action by EasyLegalDocs
Updated 11 November 2025
This template is a formal Letter Before Action, used to notify a party of a breach of contract and demand a specific remedy within a set timeframe. It outlines the alleged breaches, supporting evidence, and the consequences of failing to comply. The goal is to resolve the dispute amicably before initiating formal legal proceedings.
Letter Before Action
From
(Sender Name/Address)
To
(Recipient Name/Address)
Date: [Letter Date]
RE: Breach of Contract - Formal Notice
Dear [Recipient Salutation] ,
I am writing to formally notify you of your breach of the contract/agreement dated [Contract Date] between [Sender Party] and [Recipient Party] ("the Agreement").
Background
The Agreement relates to: [Contract Description]
Breach of Contract
You are in breach of the Agreement in the following manner(s):
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
This breach occurred on [Breach Date] and continues to date.
Supporting Evidence
I have the following evidence to support this claim:
_____________________ ,
_____________________ ,
_____________________ , and
_____________________ .
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: _____________________ and _____________________
Deadline
You have [Remedy Days] days from the date of this letter (until [Deadline Date]) 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 [Response 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,
_____________________
[Sender Printed Name]
[Sender Title]
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. This version is drafted with United States of America in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
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.