Proposal for Settlement / Offer of Judgment does NOT Apply to Claims where Equitable Relief is also Sought

A recent case confirms that the proposal for settlement / offer of judgment statute does not apply where claims for equitable relief are also sought.  It only applies to claims for monetary relief.  This means, strategically, there may be a reason why you should or should not assert a claim for equitable relief if the proposal for settlement / offer of judgment statute is otherwise the only basis to recover attorney’s fees.  The claim for equitable relief would put a damper in the enforceability of any proposal for settlement / offer of judgment. In Cornelius v. Haywood, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D2250a (Fla....

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