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Need more time to think? The court cannot extend the ‘relevant period’ of a Part 36 offer (Begum v Barts Health NHS Trust)

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Published on: 14 July 2022

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Dispute Resolution analysis: The claimant applied to extend the ‘relevant period’ of a defendant’s Part 36 offer. Master Thornett held that the court did not have jurisdiction to make the order sought. The case summarises the steps a party can (and can’t) take if it needs more time to consider a Part 36 offer. Written by James Yapp, barrister at Temple Garden Chambers.

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