Offers to Settle

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE: Parties should continue to consider possibility of reaching settlement at all times, including after proceedings?

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

When should parties consider reaching settlement?

Answer 2

At all times

Question 3

What is needed if a settlement is reached in Part 7 claim involving a protected party?

Answer 3

Court’s approval of settlement

Question 4

What is needed if a settlement is reached in Part 8 claim involving a protected party?

Answer 4

Court’s approval of settement

Question 5

What happens if court does not approve settlement in claim involving a protected party?

Answer 5

likely to adjourn the case for further negotiation

Question 6

What happens if court does approve settlement in claim involving protected party?

Answer 6

Court gives directions how court will administer and invest money on behalf of protected person

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE: Settlement hearings involving a protected party are heard in private? What about the decision?

Answer 7

TRUE. Announced in public