Demand Letter - Contract Performance - Alabama
[LAW FIRM OR SENDER LETTERHEAD]\
[ADDRESS]\
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]
[DATE]
VIA [METHOD REQUIRED BY THE AGREEMENT; ADD ANY OTHER METHOD]
[RECIPIENT NAME AND TITLE]\
[RECIPIENT COMPANY]\
[NOTICE ADDRESS FROM AGREEMENT]
Re: Demand for performance of [AGREEMENT TITLE], dated [DATE]
Dear [RECIPIENT NAME]:
I represent [CLIENT NAME] concerning the agreement identified above (the "Agreement"). This letter gives notice of the performance issue described below and requests the action stated here.
Agreement and performance record
The parties entered into the Agreement on [DATE]. Section [NUMBER] requires [QUOTE OR ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC OBLIGATION]. [CLIENT] has performed [DESCRIBE RELEVANT PERFORMANCE OR TENDER], subject to [IDENTIFY ANY OPEN CONDITION].
The performance due on [DATE OR CONTRACTUAL TRIGGER] has not been completed as required: [DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC GOODS, SERVICES, PAYMENT, MILESTONE, OR DOCUMENT]. The supporting record is [IDENTIFY INVOICE, DELIVERY RECORD, COMMUNICATION, INSPECTION, OR OTHER ENCLOSURE]. The resulting effect on [CLIENT] is [FACTUAL EFFECT AND AMOUNT, IF KNOWN].
[DESCRIBE ANY PRIOR NOTICE, RESPONSE, DISPUTE, ACCEPTED PARTIAL PERFORMANCE, OR CONTRACTUAL EXCUSE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. DELETE IF NONE.]
Requested performance and response
[CLIENT] requests that [RECIPIENT] complete the following performance under Section [NUMBER] of the Agreement:
- [SPECIFIC ACTION, QUANTITY, SPECIFICATION, AND LOCATION.]
- [SECOND ACTION, IF ANY.]
- [DOCUMENTATION OR STATUS CONFIRMATION REQUESTED.]
Please respond in writing by [DATE AND TIME] to [CONTACT AND ADDRESS] and complete performance by [DATE AND TIME]. These dates are based on [AGREEMENT NOTICE/CURE CLAUSE AND TRIGGER, OR STATE THAT THEY ARE REQUESTED DATES]. If you contend that performance is excused, disputed, already completed, or subject to a different contractual procedure, identify the relevant facts and Agreement provision in your response.
[OPTIONAL — ARTICLE 2 ADEQUATE ASSURANCE] Separately, [SPECIFIC FACTS] give [CLIENT] reasonable grounds for insecurity about [IDENTIFY FUTURE SALE-OF-GOODS PERFORMANCE]. Under Ala. Code § 7-2-609(1), [CLIENT] demands written adequate assurance of due performance. Please provide [SPECIFY REASONABLE ASSURANCE REQUESTED] within a reasonable time after receipt of this demand, no later than [DATE, NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT]. [CLIENT] will assess any proposed suspension of its own unreturned performance under the commercial-reasonableness condition in § 7-2-609(1). Under § 7-2-609(4), failure to provide adequate assurance within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days after receipt of a justified demand is a repudiation of the contract.
Resolution and reservation
[CLIENT] is willing to discuss a practical plan for completing performance. Please direct communications to [CONTACT] at [EMAIL / PHONE]. Nothing in this letter changes the Agreement's notice, cure, dispute-resolution, limitation, or remedy terms. [CLIENT] reserves rights and remedies actually available under the Agreement and applicable law, subject to their conditions.
Sincerely,
[AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE]\
[NAME AND TITLE]\
For [CLIENT NAME]
Enclosures: [LIST SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS OR "NONE"]\
Copy: [CLIENT CONTACT, IF APPROPRIATE]
About this template
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 4, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Alabama
- Category
- Legal Letters & Correspondence
Legal authority
- Ala. Code § 7-2-102 (Article 2 scope, including hybrid transactions)
- Ala. Code § 7-2-609(1), (4) (adequate assurance in an Article 2 contract for sale)
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 4, 2026.
Ala. Code § 7-2-102(1) (checked October 4, 2026): "Unless the context otherwise requires, and except as provided in subsection (3), this article applies to transactions in goods and, in the case of a hybrid transaction, it applies to the extent provided in subsection (2)."
Ala. Code § 7-2-609(1) (checked October 4, 2026): "When reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the performance of either party the other may in writing demand adequate assurance of due performance and until he receives such assurance may if commercially reasonable suspend any performance for which he has not already received the agreed return."
Ala. Code § 7-2-609(2) (checked October 4, 2026): "Between merchants the reasonableness of grounds for insecurity and the adequacy of any assurance offered shall be determined according to commercial standards."
Ala. Code § 7-2-609(4) (checked October 4, 2026): "After receipt of a justified demand, failure to provide within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days such assurance of due performance as is adequate under the circumstances of the particular case is a repudiation of the contract."
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