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.

Pre Post Offer Damages Split in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the default split of pre- and post-offer damages under Court Rule 4:58-2 applies an 8% per annum interest rate to the pre-offer award. This rule governs how a plaintiff’s damages are divided once a defendant’s offer of judgment is rejected and the plaintiff later obtains a more favorable judgment. The pre-offer portion accrues simple interest at the pinned 8% rate from the date the cause of action arose until the offer’s expiration. Post-offer damages do not receive this interest adjustment. The rule also sets out factors and exceptions that may alter the calculation. The worked example below demonstrates the formula. For a precise estimate, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific case dates and amounts.

Governing authority

In New Jersey, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by N.J. Court Rule 4:58-2. The verified packet cites N.J. Court Rule 4:58-2 (https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-rules/r4-58.pdf).

New Jersey pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 8% under N.J. Court Rule 4:58-2. The verified packet cites N.J. Court Rule 4:58-2 (https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-rules/r4-58.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.