Civil Litigation · glossary

Relevant period

The time, at least 21 days, in which the other side can accept a Part 36 offer and have costs settled as the offer says. The offer stays open after it ends, until withdrawn in writing. From then on, refusing becomes a risk. Ravensett’s Part 36 offer, paragraph 4 · Chapter 9 · see Part 36 offer

Explained in Chapter 9, Offers to Settle: Part 36 and Without Prejudice Offers, of Civil Litigation.

How it comes up, in Chapter 9
The relevant period is the time for accepting the offer at the least cost. It must be at least 21 days. If Corledge accepts within it, the claim ends and Corledge pays Ravensett’s costs up to the day it accepts.
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