Letter to 'make time of the essence': goods by Citizens Advice
Updated 17 October 2025
This document is a formal letter from a buyer to a seller, making time of the essence for the delivery of goods. The buyer states that if the goods are not delivered within 14 days, they will consider the seller in breach of contract and seek cancellation and a full refund. It serves as a notice to compel performance.
Letter to make time of the essence goods
Sam Hoolin
8 Park Avenue
Arlton AL1 4CA
[email protected]
01632 960001
Giltham Traders
24 Station Road
Giltham GT16 3LP
12 September 2025
To whom it may concern,
On 14 January 2022 I ordered the following:
Thread+Go sewing machine model 5400
I have not yet received the goods. I am now making time of the essence for you to deliver the goods within 14 days, otherwise I shall hold you to be in breach of contract and seek cancellation and a full refund.
Please contact me to arrange this.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Hoolin
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