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District of Columbia Offer of Judgment Timing Under Civil Rule 68

Under D.C. Superior Court Civil Rule 68, an offer of judgment must be served at least 14 days before trial. This rule allows a party defending a claim to serve a written offer to allow judgment on specified terms. If the offeree rejects the offer and later obtains a judgment that is not more favorable than the offered terms, the offeree must pay the costs incurred after the offer was made. The rule sets out specific requirements for timing and acceptance. The official text at the provided source details the exact procedure and any exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how the offer-of-judgment analyzer applies these rules. To estimate how Rule 68 might affect your specific case, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In the District of Columbia, the offer of judgment analyzer rule is set by D.C. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites D.C. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-superior-court/CV%20Rule%2068.%20Offer%20of%20Judgment.pdf).

the District of Columbia offer of judgment analyzer: the verified value is 14 days under D.C. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites D.C. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-superior-court/CV%20Rule%2068.%20Offer%20of%20Judgment.pdf).

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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.