An offer of judgment under FRCP 68 is an important procedural and strategic device that encourages resolution of litigation by potentially shifting costs against a prevailing party. Because of these ...
Offers of judgment encourage settlement by shifting litigation risks to the party that refuses a reasonable settlement offer, thus forcing the party to carefully assess whether proceeding to trial is ...
The tender of an offer of judgment is a powerful legal tactic that forces an adversary to either settle or undertake an increased risk by proceeding to trial. New Jersey's offer of judgment rule, Rule ...