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Pre Post Offer Damages Split in Delaware

In Delaware, pre- and post-offer damages are split under 10 Del. C. § ritis by applying a single verified figure of 5% to the judgment amount. This statute governs the allocation of interest between the period before a settlement offer and the period after it. The rule directs the court to compute interest on the judgment using that 5% rate, then divide the total interest proportionally based on the timing of the offer. The official source at the provided link contains the exact statutory language, including any factors or exceptions that may apply. A worked example below demonstrates how the calculation operates. Use DocketMath’s calculator to estimate your own specific result under this Delaware rule.

Governing authority

In Delaware, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by 10 Del. C. § ritis. The verified packet cites 10 Del. C. § ritis (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c001/index.html).

Delaware pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 5% under 10 Del. C. § ritis. The verified packet cites 10 Del. C. § ritis (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c001/index.html).

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.