Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

I am getting sued in small claims court, and I need someone to write an offer letter for me before the court date to try and resolve the issue. This is a business broker suing me for breach of contract in the amount of $10,000.00, plus $4,000.00 for attorneys fees. I would like to offer a settlement of $5,000.00 in the form of monthly payments.


Asked on 9/28/10, 2:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

A settlement offer should be short and to the point.

It should have a caption at the top that says FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Try this:

Dear Mr. Jones,

I would like to settle our pending lawsuit as follows: I would pay you $5000.00 at the rate of $200.00 per month with no interest; the first payment would be made on November 1, 2010, and monthly thereafter. At the conclusion of the payments you would sign a letter saying that I have paid the debt in full, and your letter would identify the debt. This offer is open until October 20, 2010, after which time it is withdrawn.

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Answered on 10/03/10, 3:03 pm


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