283Acceptance of offer

### 283 Acceptance of offer > > (1)  A party to whom an offer of compromise is made may accept the offer by serving notice of acceptance in writing on the party who made the offer before whichever is the earlier of the following: > > > > > > (a) the expiration of any period specified in the offer or, if no period is specified, the expiration of 14 days after service of the offer; > > > > > > > (b) the delivery of a verdict or judgment in respect of the claim to which the offer relates. > > > (2)  An offer of compromise must not be withdrawn during the period within which it may be accepted unless the Court or a judge otherwise orders. > > > (3)  An offer of compromise is open to be accepted within the period referred to in [subrule (1)](#GS283@Gs1@EN) even if during that period the party on whom the offer is served makes an offer of compromise to the party who served the first offer, whether or not the second offer is made in accordance with this Part.