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The Federal and most state rules of civil procedure contain an offer of judgment provision. It allows a defendant to issue an “offer of judgment” to a plaintiff to settle the case. It is designed to create a pause with the plaintiff to assess her case and decide whether she wants to proceed forward with the litigation or resolve it. The purpose of the rule is to encourage prompt and early resolution of disputes. A defendant utilizing the rule has an incentive to make a realistic offer that is inclusive of accrued interest and other litigation expenses (such as attorney’s f...
Sunday, April 4, 2021 The Federal and most state rules of civil procedure contain an offer of judgment provision. It allows a defendant to issue an “offer of judgment” to a plaintiff to settle the case. It is designed to create a pause with the plaintiff to assess her case and decide whether she wants to proceed forward with the litigation or resolve it. The purpose of the rule is to encourage prompt and early resolution of disputes. A defendant utilizing the rule has an incentive to make a realistic offer that is inclusive of accrued interest and other litigatio...