Question 1 of 7

Frank drove into the rear of Sally’s stationary vehicle, causing serious injuries to Sally. Frank (the defendant) has made a Part 36 offer of £30,000 in settlement of the claim issued by Sally (the claimant). The trial is fixed for 3 months' time.Which ONE of the following statements in relation to this Part 36 offer is correct?

A. If the offer did not specify a period of not less than 21 days within which Frank will be liable for Sally’s costs if the offer is accepted it would not be a valid offer but this would be a technical defect capable of rectification. B. Assuming it is a valid Part 36 offer, Frank’s offer will apply to the costs of any subsequent appeals as well as the costs of the current proceedings if that is specified in the offer. C. Assuming it is a valid Part 36 offer, If Sally accepts the offer within the relevant period, she will be entitled to her costs up to the date on which notice of acceptance was served. D. Assuming it is a valid Part 36 offer, Sally could accept the offer during the course of the trial of the action without needing to obtain the permission of the court.