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Pre Post Offer Damages Split in Tennessee

Under Tennessee law, a plaintiff who rejects a valid offer of judgment and then recovers less than 2% more than the offer at trial is responsible for the defendant’s litigation costs incurred after the offer was made. This cost-shifting rule is governed by Tenn. R. Civ. P. 68. The rule compares the final judgment amount to the pre-trial offer to determine whether the recovery exceeds the offer by more than 2%. If it does not, the plaintiff must pay the defendant’s post-offer costs. The worked example below illustrates this calculation using the 2% threshold. For a precise estimate based on your case numbers, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Tennessee, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by Tenn. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Tenn. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.tncourts.gov/rules/rules-civil-procedure/68).

Tennessee pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 2% under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 68. The verified packet cites Tenn. R. Civ. P. 68 (https://www.tncourts.gov/rules/rules-civil-procedure/68).

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.