Document is a writing or an instrument which contains a fact that proves that such transaction
happened.
Public document
Private Document
Significance of notarized document = it enjoys the presumption of authenticity and regularity of
the document.
Demand Letter
- A demand is a formal letter demanding the receiver to comply with the latter’s
obligations.
- A document prior to the commencement of an action.
- Article 1169 NCC - demand is necessary before a delay is incurred.
- May be oral or written.
- Written demand can be the best evidence.
- Oral demand can be easily denied.
Example: BP 22
- Demand is not mandatory, only notice the check is dishonored.
- But it can be reliable evidence that the offender was notified.
DEMAND
1. Date
- It is crucial as an evidence
2. Recipient and specific address
3. Basis of the demand
- Brief but complete narrative of how an obligation is incurred.
Promissory Note