Letter Before Action UK

A letter before action template is the essential first step before taking any dispute to court in the UK. Under the Civil Procedure Rules Pre-Action Protocol, courts expect both parties to attempt to resolve a dispute before litigation — and a properly worded Letter Before Action (LBA) is how you demonstrate you've followed the correct process. Whether you're owed money, disputing a breach of contract, or pursuing a small claims court case, sending an LBA puts the recipient on formal notice and creates the paper trail that judges look favourably upon.

An LBA is one of the most effective tools available to individuals and small businesses. It puts the recipient on formal notice that legal action will follow if the matter is not resolved, and it creates a paper trail that courts look favourably upon. Many disputes are resolved at this stage without ever reaching court.

PostRight generates a professionally worded Letter Before Action that complies with the Civil Procedure Rules Pre-Action Protocol, clearly stating the claim, the amount owed, and the deadline for response. Your letter is printed and posted via Royal Mail First Class — arriving as a formal legal document.