High Court holds that a settlement offer cannot be a Part 36 offer if it is time-limited | Practical Law

High Court holds that a settlement offer cannot be a Part 36 offer if it is time-limited | Practical Law

In C v D and D2 [2010] EWHC 2940 (Ch), the High Court considered whether a settlement offer that was expressed to be open for acceptance for 21 days was capable of being a Part 36 offer.

High Court holds that a settlement offer cannot be a Part 36 offer if it is time-limited

Practical Law UK Legal Update 2-503-9341 (Approx. 5 pages)

High Court holds that a settlement offer cannot be a Part 36 offer if it is time-limited

by PLC Dispute Resolution
Published on 17 Nov 2010 • England, Wales
In C v D and D2 [2010] EWHC 2940 (Ch), the High Court considered whether a settlement offer that was expressed to be open for acceptance for 21 days was capable of being a Part 36 offer.
Note: In a judgment dated 27 May 2011, the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal against this decision - see Legal update, Offers intended as Part 36 offers should usually be construed accordingly (Court of Appeal).