When a Part 36 offer is made, the offeree must decide how to respond. The offeree is entitled to seek clarification of the terms of the offer before deciding whether or not to accept it or to reject it. This note sets out the procedure for making a request for clarification and for accepting a Part 36 offer made before 6 April 2015, and the effect of such acceptance on the claim.

This is one of a series of practice notes on Part 36 offers. It relates to offers made before 6 April 2015. For offers made on or after that date, see Practice notes, Part 36: accepting offers and Part 36: clarifying, varying and withdrawing offers.