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Pre Post Offer Damages Split in Rhode Island

Under Rhode Island Superior Court Rule 68, a party who rejects a valid offer of judgment and then fails to obtain a more favorable result at trial must pay the opposing party’s reasonable litigation costs from the date of the offer, plus prejudgment interest at 12% per year on the award. This rule splits damages by distinguishing between pre-offer and post-offer periods: pre-offer damages remain subject to standard interest accrual, while post-offer costs shift to the rejecting party if the final judgment is not more favorable than the rejected offer. The worked example below illustrates how the 12% interest and cost-shifting combine in a typical case. For a precise calculation tailored to your specific offer and judgment amounts, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Rhode Island, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SuperiorCourt/SitePages/SuperiorCivilRules.aspx).

Rhode Island pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 12% under R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SuperiorCourt/SitePages/SuperiorCivilRules.aspx).

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.