Free legal demand letter can help you get back the items you're pursuing. Before going to court, it's wise to send the other party a short, clear letter demanding payment. It may seem too good to be true that a simple letter can result in the other side paying what you ask or agreeing to an acceptable compromise. However, demand letters initiate a successful resolution in as many as one third
. of all potential disputes. Most people who know they owe you money expect you won't pursue them, but things often change if you write a firm letter, called a demand letter, laying out the reasons why the other party owes you money and stating that if you fail to get satisfaction you plan to go to small claims court. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30105.html