QUESTION
Am I legally required to respond to a letter from someone's lawyer?
Asked on Jun 05th, 2014 on Business Law - Florida
More details to this question:
I have a business contract. The lawyer's letter is telling me I am in breach of that contract and that I must pay a set amount of money by a certain date.
2 ANSWERS
I agree that one need not reply to a demand letter. If you are served with a lawsuit, however, you will need to respond in order to avoid a default judgement.
Answered on Jun 18th, 2014 at 7:45 PM
No, you are not legally required to respond to a letter.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2014 at 3:43 PM