Cease and Desist Letter - Defamation

What are Cease and Desist Letters?

Cease and desist letters are sent to try and stop conduct that interferes with your rights. They are used to provide fair warning that unless the infringing conduct stops further steps may be taken e.g. to approach the court for relief. 

What is a Concerns Notice?

A concerns notice is a procedure under the Defamation Legislation in NSW whereby you articulate your concerns in respect of the alleged defamation to the other side. This is required under the legislation as a precondition to taking further steps. 

Steps

• Buy the template; 
• You will be redirected to the form page (and also be given user access for 7 days);
• Complete the form; and
• A pdf will be sent to you.

Use the pdf as a guide to prepare your own letter on your own letterhead.

Jurisdiction

Our templates are generally designed for use in New South Wales (NSW) only. Do note use them for other States or Territories within Australia (or overseas).

How to Use This Template

Use this letter:

• if someone has published something defamatory of you; and
• you would like to try and stop them doing so

Additional legal help

If you want any additional legal help, then please note that is an additional and paid service.

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