Sample letter before action - expert needed.
Your Name
Address
Date
Trader’s Name
Address
Dear Sir/Madam (or name of person);
Re: (Invoice/Contract number etc.)
I write further to my letter of the (date) regarding the above matter.
I believe I have no alternative but to issue legal action against your firm within the next 7 days if my claim is not settled.
State what you want the trader to do
The opinion of an independent expert may be required if we go to court. I therefore suggest that before legal action is commenced we instruct an expert. This may assist us in reaching a settlement and thus avoid legal action. I intend to instruct one of the following experts. (list names and addresses of experts).
If you reject this list please indicate your reasons for doing so. If you wish to suggest alternative experts I will consider them.
I look forward to receiving your to this letter.
Yours sincerely/faithfully;
Sign and print your name.
This is only a sample letter to give guidance on what to write. You will need to write the letter out and substitute your own details at the appropriate places shown in bold. Send your letter by recorded delivery and keep a copy.
1/05/05 K2 Letter before action expert needed.doc