[WSBARP] Offer of Judgment in Boundary Line Dispute

[K. Garl Long]

Any claims covered by homeowners insurance?

K. Garl Long

On 6/21/22 11:58, Inge Fordham wrote:
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> Colleagues,
>
> I have a case involving a boundary line dispute where the opposing 
> party (and their counsel) fail to see reason.  Although my client is 
> willing to adjust the boundary line to the location requested, the 
> opposing party continues to demand damages for claims we believe have 
> no merit, driving up costs and fees that will never be recovered (for 
> either side).  Even worse, I do not believe opposing counsel is 
> properly counseling his clients (as demonstrated by declarations 
> submitted to the court on various motions).  I fear my client will 
> come out of pocket tens of thousands of dollars to defend the 
> frivolous claims and am looking for ways to “stop the bleeding.”  Has 
> anyone submitted an offer of judgment in a case involving a boundary 
> line dispute?  If I were to submit an offer of judgment, would I need 
> to engage a surveyor to prepare new legal descriptions, etc. _before_ 
> submitting the offer of judgment?  I would appreciate any practical 
> advice or ideas my colleagues may have to offer.
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> Thank you,
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