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The Effectiveness of Rule 68 Offers of Judgment in Class Action Lawsuits #2060

The purpose of Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) is to encourage settlement and avoid unnecessary litigation. When a defendant offers the plaintiff full relief for her claims, the court may compel the plaintiff to accept the offer if it is all the plaintiff could expect to...

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