Looking to demand that an individual or business do something or stop doing something? A demand letter is typically the first point in escalating a dispute. The letter puts the party on notice about your legal entitlements. Check out the following samples and customizable templates for ideas on how to write a cease and desist letter:
- A cease and desist letter requests a certain type of conduct “cease” and that the individual or business “desist” from continuing the action or doing it again. Cease and desist letters are useful for a number of legal issues, including intellectual property infringements, defamatory statements, and disputes about someone’s conduct or behaviour.
- This letter is produced by the People’s Law School and applies when someone wants to cancel a contract because it has been breached by the other side.