Anna has sued the city of Beaver Falls in federal court for a perceived civil rights violation. Beaver Falls is savvy and makes a Rule 68 settlement offer for $10,000 with costs then accrued. Anna refuses the offer the day after it is made. The trial takes place and Anna is awarded $5,000. Beaver Falls paid $25,000 to litigate the case after the settlement offer. Beaver Falls demands Anna pay $25,000. will Beaver Falls prevail and why?

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In this scenario Beaver Falls is unlikely to prevail in demanding Anna to pay 25000 The reason is re... View the full answer