This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Offer Of Judgment Analyzer in Arizona

Under Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 68, an offer of judgment that is rejected and leads to a less favorable final judgment triggers a mandatory doubling of the taxable costs awarded to the offeror. The rule requires the court to multiply the costs that would otherwise be recoverable by a factor of two. This cost-shifting penalty applies automatically when the offeree fails to obtain a judgment more favorable than the unaccepted offer. The official text, available at the Arizona Judicial Branch’s rules page, sets out the specific timing and procedural requirements for a valid offer. DocketMath’s offer of judgment analyzer applies the 2x multiplier based on the rule’s provisions. The worked example below illustrates how this calculation functions under the rule. Use the calculator to estimate your own potential cost award.

Governing authority

In Arizona, the offer of judgment analyzer rule is set by Ariz. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ariz. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.azcourts.gov/rules/Recent-Amendments/Arizona-Rules-of-Civil-Procedure).

Arizona offer of judgment analyzer: the verified value is 2x under Ariz. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ariz. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.azcourts.gov/rules/Recent-Amendments/Arizona-Rules-of-Civil-Procedure).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the offer of judgment analyzer calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.