Part 36: costs consequences | Practical Law
Part 36 offers are one of the most important tactical steps that parties can take in legal proceedings. This note sets out the principal costs consequences of accepting or rejecting a Part 36 offer. These consequences can be potentially very significant, and it is important that your client understands the implications of accepting or rejecting a Part 36 offer. This note also looks at when the courts may decide that it would be unjust to make the usual costs order, and at other issues that can affect costs consequences.