An extrajudicial notice (declaration/demand/invitation) is a document served by a natural or legal person to another party through a court bailiff. The certificate of service drawn up by the bailiff constitutes written proof that the recipient has been notified of the document, its content, and the date of its delivery.
The content of an extrajudicial notice varies depending on the nature of the case. It may take the form of a simple declaration or a formal invitation to perform or refrain from a specific act. In many cases, it may also constitute an extrajudicial termination of a contract concluded between the sender and the recipient, due to the latter’s failure to fulfill a contractual obligation.
In certain cases expressly provided by law, such as the issuance of an order for the recovery of possession of leased property (residential or commercial), the prior service of an extrajudicial notice is a mandatory legal requirement.
An extrajudicial notice, in addition to its strong evidentiary value, is particularly useful in cases where the parties wish to resolve their dispute amicably, avoiding recourse to court proceedings.