OFFERS AND THE DEDUCTIBLES: NEW COURT OF APPEAL CASE

This case will change the way in which we draft offers to settle in motor vehicle tort cases. Offers must now apparently reflect the actual damages being offered before the deductibles are applied. To take advantage of the cost consequences we will have to run the risk that the plaintiff will accept and defence will have to pay actual damages set out in the defence offer.

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