Florida’s offer of judgment statute is found in section 768.79 of the Florida Statutes. The statute reads: Offer of judgment and demand for judgment.— (1) In any civil action for damages filed in the courts of this state, if a defendant files an offer of judgment which is not accepted by the plaintiff within 30 … Continue Reading
A proposal for settlement in Florida can be filed by a party to a lawsuit pursuant to Florida Statute §768.79. The proposal for settlement, or offer of judgment as it is sometimes called, is different than an informal settlement offer during negotiations. The proposal for settlement can potentially bring consequences to the offeree if it … Continue Reading
