Demand Letter in plain English

A written request to resolve a claim.

Where this term may appear

Pre-suit or settlement correspondence describing a claim and requested resolution.

What to verify

Check the case posture and local procedural rules before acting on anything involving demand letter, because timing and legal effect depend on the proceeding.

Why context matters

Demand Letter can have different timing or legal consequences across jurisdictions, so a national glossary is only a starting point.

Use official and primary sources for current medical, licensing, court, and state-law information.