No, not at all. They aren't really legal documents, anyone can send one, even to simply intimidate the recipient, or force them to spend time and resources (the

No, not at all. They aren't really legal documents, anyone can send one, even to simply intimidate the recipient, or force them to spend time and resources (they may not have) addressing it. And even if the sender is acting in good faith, the courts could interpret the law differently from them. Remember, one is presumed innocent/not liable until proven otherwise, not when you get a C&D (or get arrested, or get sued, for that matter).