Mississippi Offer of Judgment
About this form
The Offer of Judgment is a legal document used in the State of Mississippi to formally present a judgment offer from the defendant to the plaintiff. This form allows the defendant to propose a judgment amount to the plaintiff, which the plaintiff can accept within ten days. It is important to note that making an offer of judgment does not constitute an admission of liability by the defendant.
Key components of this form
- Offer statement outlining the proposed judgment amount.
- Time limit for acceptance by the plaintiff (10 days).
- Clarification that the offer is not an admission of liability.
- Notice that the offer will be withdrawn if not accepted in time.
When to use this document
This form can be utilized when a defendant wishes to offer a judgment to a plaintiff during a civil lawsuit in Mississippi. It is a strategic move to settle the case before trial, allowing both parties to avoid further legal costs and potential uncertainties associated with court proceedings.
Who needs this form
- Defendants in civil lawsuits seeking to propose a settlement.
- Any individual or entity involved in a legal dispute in Mississippi.
- Parties interested in resolving their case without court intervention.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved in the lawsuit (defendant and plaintiff).
- Clearly state the proposed judgment amount you are offering.
- Include the date of the offer and the time period for acceptance (10 days).
- Sign the document to formalize the offer.
- Deliver the completed form to the plaintiff in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
Is notarization required?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to specify the proposed judgment amount clearly.
- Not including the deadline for acceptance.
- Misunderstanding that the offer is not an admission of liability.
- Not properly serving the offer to the plaintiff.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Conveniently access and download the form from anywhere.
- Edit the form easily to fit the specifics of your case.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards as the forms are drafted by licensed attorneys.
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FAQ
It is like an option that you have for ten days based upon a valuable consideration. If you have paid for any option, you are entitled to it, and it cannot be withdrawn. The fact that the offer is made under these rules takes out of it the element of gratuity, and gives to it an enforceable legal effect.
Making an Offer of Judgment by itself is not an admission of liability. If the Offer is accepted, then the Judgment is entered by the Court.
An offer of judgment is a written offer made to the opposing party to resolve the plaintiff's claim on specified terms, with the costs then accrued. For instance, a defendant might offer to pay the plaintiff $50,000.00, plus the costs accrued by the plaintiff to that point in the litigation to fully and finally
Here, the offer of judgment was silent as to attorney fees and costs, and therefore did not preclude the plaintiffs from seeking additional costs. Additionally, the court advised that any ambiguities in a Rule 68 offer of judgment are typically construed against the offeror.
