Dispute Resolution
When attempts at resolving a dispute through alternative means fail, a man brings a civil claim for battery against another man. The claim states that the defendant hit the claimant with a beer glass while they were at a pub. The claimant allegedly made a derogatory statement about the defendant's favourite football player, which provoked the attack. The claimant is seeking £20,000 in damages.
The defendant thinks that the claimant is asking for an excessive amount of money and wants to make a Part 36 offer to reduce the costs that he might have to pay.
What is the minimum duration for which the defendant must provide the offer to the claimant so that it becomes a valid Part 36 offer?
When attempts at resolving a dispute through alternative means fail, a man brings a civil claim for battery against another man. The claim states that the defendant hit the claimant with a beer glass while they were at a pub. The claimant allegedly made a derogatory statement about the defendant's favourite football player, which provoked the attack. The claimant is seeking £20,000 in damages.
The defendant thinks that the claimant is asking for an excessive amount of money and wants to make a Part 36 offer to reduce the costs that he might have to pay.
What is the minimum duration for which the defendant must provide the offer to the claimant so that it becomes a valid Part 36 offer?
21 days.
(C) A Part 36 offer must remain open for at least 21 days, during which it can be accepted. This period is referred to as the relevant period.
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