Notice or demand before suit in state statutes

Notice or a demand that must be sent before bringing an action.

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Alabama — At least 15 days prior to the filing of any action under this section, a written demand for relief... shall be communicated to any prospective respondent
Alaska — Written notice to seller or lessor before injunctive relief action; no days specified
California — Thirty days or more prior to the commencement of an action for damages, the consumer shall notify the person and demand correction; notice in writing by certified or registered mail
Georgia — 30 days written demand for relief
Idaho — AG must give written notice before proceedings unless impaired by delay
Illinois — At least 30 days prior to filing, a party seeking relief shall serve written notice of the nature of the alleged violation and demand for relief upon the prospective party who is a new vehicle dealer or used vehicle dealer or holder of a retail installment contract
Maine — At least 30 days prior to the filing of an action for damages, a written demand for relief... must be mailed or delivered to any prospective respondent
Maryland — Attorney General shall serve notice of general relief sought at least seven days before injunction action
Michigan — Attorney general must notify the person of intended action and give opportunity to cease and desist or confer, unless waived by the court on good cause shown not less than 10 days before commencement of the action
Nevada — appropriate notice must be given by the district attorney to any person against whom an action is brought
New Hampshire — At least 10 days prior to action under RSA 358-A:4, attorney general shall notify the person
New York — Attorney general must give notice by certified mail and opportunity to show in writing within ten calendar days after receipt of notice
North Dakota — notice must state generally the relief sought and be served at least ten days before the hearing of the action
South Carolina — Attorney General must give at least three days notice before instituting proceedings, unless determined in writing that purposes would be impaired
Texas — a consumer shall give written notice to the person at least 60 days before filing the suit
Wyoming — consumer gives within the following time limits notice in writing to the alleged violator

Not found or not captured (35)

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