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Offer Of Judgment Analyzer in Massachusetts

Under Massachusetts law, the offer of judgment rule applies when a party makes a formal settlement offer under Mass. R. Civ. P. 68, and the offeree rejects it but later obtains a judgment less favorable than the offer. The rule shifts certain post-offer costs and, in some cases, adds prejudgment interest at a fixed rate of 12% per year from the date of the offer to the date of judgment. This interest applies only if the final judgment is less favorable to the offeree than the rejected offer. The official source at the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure details how the court determines which costs shift and the precise timing of the interest calculation. A worked example below illustrates the computation. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your specific result.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the offer of judgment analyzer rule is set by Mass. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Mass. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.mass.gov/rules-of-civil-procedure/civil-procedure-rule-68-offer-of-judgment).

Massachusetts offer of judgment analyzer: the verified value is 12% under Mass. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Mass. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.mass.gov/rules-of-civil-procedure/civil-procedure-rule-68-offer-of-judgment).

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.