You must write a demand letter regarding a legal problem, either for school, for use in legal practice, or as a private citizen preparing for a possible small claims court filing. This booklet can help you by showing you the complete process of writing demand letter. This practical, systematic method will start with a basic discussion of the purpose of the letter and end with a final proofreading. In between that first and last step, you will learn how to write each piece of demand letter, piece by piece, in the order in which they should appear. These breakdowns show you exactly what to include in different places within the letter. You will no longer need to guess what to write and where to write it. By using the breakdown, the various pieces of the document will work together to create a coherent and complete letter.ContentsHow to Use This BookletThe Example ScenarioStep One: Letter MechanicsA Special Note About ToneStep Two: Define the RelationshipStep Three: State the Facts Giving Rise to the ClaimStep Four: Present Any Necessary LawStep Five: Present the DemandStep Six: Close With a DeadlineExample Demand LetterStep Seven: The Final CheckThe First Layer: Revising Out LoudThe Second Layer: Sentence TriageThe Third Layer: "Find" SearchesThe Fourth Layer: The Fine PointsAppendix: Legal Citation TipsCasesStatutes and RegulationsConstitutions
