Davis v. Kelly

MARTIN, Judge.

Plaintiff was allegedly injured when he was involved in an automobile collision with defendant on 29 June 1996. Defendant offered to settle plaintiff’s claim for $500. Plaintiff rejected this offer and made a counteroffer of $1,400. No settlement was reached and plaintiff filed this action on 7 May 1999 seeking damages for his alleged injuries. Defendant filed an answer, denying that she was negligent and asserting contributory negligence as an affirmative defense. On 22 June 1999, defendant filed an offer of judgment in the amount of $500 pursuant to G.S. § 1A-1, Rule 68.…