Using a Settlement Letter to Resolve Your Lawsuit
Updated: Apr 26
A settlement letter is a letter you (as the defendant) can send the plaintiff before the trial hearing date so you can ask the plaintiff to dismiss the case and avoid going to court. Sending a settlement letter may be a good idea if:
You have evidence to prove that you do not owe the plaintiff any money.
You do owe the plaintiff money, but you have evidence to show that you owe the plaintiff less than what they claim.
You want to offer to pay the plaintiff to avoid having to go to court.
You acknowledge that you owe the plaintiff money but would need to repay in smaller payments over time.
Settlement letter contents
Introduction explaining why you are sending the letter
Information supporting why what you are asking is reasonable
Request for action from the plaintiff
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