Civil procedure deadline
Part 36 clarification request deadline calculator
An offeree may request clarification of a Part 36 offer within seven days of receiving it. Enter the offer service date to calculate the encoded request deadline.
Rule reviewed
At a glance
What the calculator applies
- Period
- Seven days
- Trigger
- Receipt or service of the Part 36 offer
- Direction
- Forward from service of the offer
- Counting method
- Seven clear days; the service day is excluded
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Calculation basis
How the date is counted
Seven clear days; the service day is excluded
All calendar days count because the period exceeds five days. A deadline ending on a court closure day moves under CPR 2.8(5).
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Exceptions and matter facts
- The rule runs from receipt of the offer. Check the deemed-service rule applicable to the document and method used.
- The request should identify the clarification needed and is separate from accepting the offer.
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