What is the deadline for part 36 clarification request?
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.
CPR 36.8(1)Reviewed
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Worked example
- Example input
- 03/08/2026
- Expected result
- Monday 10 August 2026
The Part 36 offer was served on Monday 3 August 2026.
The calculator excludes the service day and applies the seven-day period. The result is a business day, so no final-day adjustment is required.
How this deadline is counted
- 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
All calendar days count because the period exceeds five days. A deadline ending on a court closure day moves under CPR 2.8(5).
Civil Procedure Rules Part 36. CPR 36.8(1). Civil Procedure Rules source checked 06/08/2026
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.
Deadline Engine is calculation software, not legal advice. Check the current rule, any order and the facts before adding a date to your diary.