AI Prompt: Draft NY Construction Demand Letter (Claude vs Gemini Test)
Draft a plaintiff-side demand letter for a New York commercial construction breach. Tested on Claude vs Gemini — Claude wins on tone and statutory precision.
The Prompt
Expected Output
A 1,000-1,200 word formal demand letter on plaintiff's counsel letterhead: parties, factual timeline, breach-of-contract legal basis under NY law, itemized demand (principal + CPLR 5004 prejudgment interest + fees), and a 30-day cure period.
Usage Notes
Tested on Claude and Gemini: Claude produced a senior-attorney-grade letter citing CPLR 5004 (9% prejudgment interest); Gemini's draft was shorter, more conversational, and missing statutory specificity. Override practiceArea: input said 'contracts', set to 'litigation' since this is plaintiff-side pre-suit correspondence.
Legal Sources Referenced
- New York CPLR § 5004
- New York Uniform Commercial Code
Originally featured in: Claude vs Gemini for Lawyers: Which AI Is Better for Legal Work in 2026?
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