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Pre Post Offer Damages Split in Alabama

In Alabama, the split of pre-offer and post-offer damages under Rule 68 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure is governed by a statutory interest rate of 7.5%. The rule applies when a plaintiff rejects a formal settlement offer and later recovers a judgment that is less favorable than the offer. In that situation, the plaintiff is not entitled to recover costs incurred after the offer was made, and the defendant may recover those costs from the plaintiff. The 7.5% figure is the rate used to calculate the interest on the judgment for the period after the offer. The official source, available at the link below, sets out the specific factors and exceptions that determine how this split operates. The DocketMath calculator applies this rule to estimate the damages split based on your case details.

Governing authority

In Alabama, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by Ala. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ala. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://judicial.alabama.gov/docs/library/rules/cv68.pdf).

Alabama pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 7.5% under Ala. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ala. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://judicial.alabama.gov/docs/library/rules/cv68.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the pre post offer damages split 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.