‘Legal Notice’ is kind of lawful notice by which a communication seeking to make its recipient aware of a fact or thing, as required by law or contract. It gives an opportunity to the other party of the notice to reconsider his position, before an action or any legal proceedings takes place.

Requirements of a Legal Notice:

• It must be served by a legally competent person.
• Notice should be addressed to the proper person legally or competent authority.
• Name, address and description of the person giving notice should be mentioned specifically.
• The provision of law under which it is given or any provision of contract or agreement must be mentioned in the notice.
• It must contain the facts in brief, cause of action and relief claimed.
• Any notice calling upon the party to show cause must prescribe the time and place of hearing and the period within which show cause may be filed.
• A duplicate copy of legal notice should be kept by the notice giver.

There are some formats of Legal Notice:

01.Employment Showcause Legal Notice

02.Legal Notice of Cheque Dishonour