| name | demand-package-compilation |
| title | Demand Package Compilation |
| description | Compiles pre-suit and settlement demand packages for U.S. commercial litigation plaintiff matters. Assembles demand letter with chronological facts, liability theories, itemized damages, and indexed exhibits. Use when drafting pre-filing demand packages, settlement demand letters with exhibit bundles, or structured pre-litigation claim presentations. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/demand-package-compilation |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Demand Package Compilation
Assembles a litigation-ready demand package — cover letter, demand letter, and indexed exhibits — for settlement negotiation.
Prerequisites
- Case facts — incident/breach narrative, dates, party names and roles
- Damages documentation — medical bills, invoices, wage records, repair estimates
- Evidence inventory — photos/video, witness statements, expert reports, contracts, correspondence
- Legal theories — duties breached, applicable statutes or common law claims
- Demand figure — client-approved amount with response deadline
Quick Start
Collect all five prerequisites, then draft the package in order: cover letter, demand letter (with exhibit references woven into the fact narrative), damages table, and exhibit index. Cross-check every exhibit reference before finalizing.
Package Structure
1. Cover Letter
Brief transmittal identifying matter, parties, and purpose.
2. Demand Letter
| Section | Content |
|---|
| Introduction | Client identity, adverse party, basis for claim |
| Statement of Facts | Chronological narrative with exhibit references (Ex. 1, Ex. 2…) |
| Legal Theories | Duty, breach, causation, damages — one paragraph per theory |
| Damages Summary | Itemized table with total demand figure |
| Liability Analysis | Why liability is clear; preempt key weaknesses |
| Demand & Deadline | Dollar amount; response deadline (typically 30 days) |
3. Damages Table
| Category | Subcategory | Amount | Exhibit |
|---|
| Economic | Past medical expenses | $ | Ex. __ |
| Economic | Future medical expenses | $ | Ex. __ |
| Economic | Past lost wages | $ | Ex. __ |
| Economic | Future earning capacity | $ | Ex. __ |
| Economic | Property damage / repairs |
