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Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 68 Pre and Post Offer Damages Split

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 68, a plaintiff who rejects a valid offer of judgment and then fails to obtain a more favorable judgment at trial is responsible for the defendant’s litigation costs incurred after the offer was made, plus 10% interest on the judgment from the date of the offer. This rule applies to both pre-offer and post-offer damages, meaning the cost-shifting penalty attaches to the entire judgment amount, not just the portion exceeding the offer. The 10% interest runs only on the final judgment, not on individual damage components. The official rule, including any exceptions and specific calculation instructions, is set out in the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure linked above. The worked example below demonstrates how this split is computed. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own potential cost exposure.

Governing authority

In Arkansas, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by Ark. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ark. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://opd.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Arkansas-Rules-of-Civil-Procedure.pdf).

Arkansas pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 10% under Ark. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Ark. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://opd.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Arkansas-Rules-of-Civil-Procedure.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.