Whipps, L.L.C. v. Kaufman, Vidal, Hileman & Ramlow, P.C.

¶1 Whipps, L.L.C. (Whipps), as landlord, and Kaufman, Vidal, Hileman & Ramlow, P.C. (Kaufman), as tenants, entered into a commercial lease agreement. Shortly after taking possession of the premises Kaufman vacated them. Whipps sued for breach of a commercial lease and Kaufman filed a counterclaim for fraud and breach of contract. After offers and counter-offers were made, Kaufman tendered an Offer of Judgment pursuant to M. R. Civ. P. 68 (Rule 68). Whipps accepted the Offer and the District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District entered Judgment accordingly. Subsequently, Whipps moved for…