Mathieu v. Freeman

FACTS

LANSING, Judge.

Mary Mathieu brought a negligence action against Katherine Freeman and others for injuries she suffered in an automobile collision. After a nonbinding arbitration hearing, Freeman sent Mathieu a $25,000 settlement offer that referred to Minn. R.Civ.P. 68 but did not mention whether the proposal included costs and disbursements. Mathieu did not respond to Free man’s offer, and the case was tried to a jury. The trial court entered judgment on the $18,009 jury verdict for Mathieu but denied costs and disbursements. Mathieu appeals.

ISSUE

Does a settlement offer that invokes…