PRACTICE NOTES
This Practice Note examines judicial tenders in the setting of Scottish civil actions involving multiple parties, in particular where a plurality of parties is present.
It outlines sources of related guidance and mechanisms.
For guidance on the following, see:
additional matters concerning judicial tenders in Scotland, see Practice Notes: Tenders in Scottish civil litigation—nature, purpose and expenses implications, and Making and responding to judicial tenders in Scottish civil litigation
alternative extra-judicial settlement routes in Scottish civil proceedings, see Practice Notes: Alternative dispute resolution in Scotland, and Pursuers’ offers in Scottish civil proceedings
the nearest counterpart in civil proceedings in England and Wales, see Settlement and settling disputes—overview, which summarises the subject and links to detailed guidance on settlement options in England and Wales, including Practice Notes: Settling disputes—settlement offers (Calderbank, WPSAC and Part 36) and Without prejudice
Dispute Resolution