If a party offers to have a judgment entered against himself or herself for an amount of money that the party believes the opposing party is entitled to recover, the offer must first be filed with the court.

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Such an offer, often referred to as an offer of judgment, does not necessarily need to be filed with the court initially. It is typically made directly to the opposing party to settle the matter out of court, although rules on this process can vary by jurisdiction.

If a Party Offers to Have a Judgment Entered Against