James F. Rules v. Lawrence Sturn and Linda

James Rules was the operator of a truck which collided with an automobile driven by Linda Sturn. Linda and Lawrence Sturn subsequently filed a claim for personal injuries against Rules and his employer, William Rutherford, the appellants. During the course of the litigation, the parties entered into settlement negotiations. On August 24, 1981, counsel for the Sturns received a written offer of judgment made pursuant to the provisions of Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 68. The appellants offered to allow judgment to be entered against them in the amount of $11,000.00 plus prejudgment interest, costs and attorney fees based upon Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 82. The appellants were served with a written notice of acceptance on August 25, 1981. Prior to the service of this notice counsel for the parties twice discussed the offer of judgment and its terms.