Document background
The Defamation Demand Letter is a crucial legal instrument in German law used when an individual or entity has been subject to false statements that damage their reputation. It serves as a formal notification and demand document, typically sent before initiating court proceedings. The letter must be drafted in accordance with German civil and criminal law provisions, particularly sections of the German Civil Code (BGB) and Criminal Code (StGB) relating to personality rights and defamation. It should clearly identify the defamatory statements, provide evidence of their false nature, outline the resulting damage, and make specific demands for remedy. This document is particularly important in the German legal system, where attempting to resolve disputes out of court is often viewed favorably by judges in subsequent proceedings.
