An offer of compromise under Order 26 of the Supreme Court Rules (NT) that is limited to quantum only is ineffective, as it must entitle the offeree to enter judgment of some kind. Where multiple defendants are jointly or jointly and severally liable, the offer must compromise the claim against all defendants. A party's entitlement to indemnity for costs from a non-party (such as the Territory Insurance Office under s 40(1)(d) of the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act 1979 (NT)) does not preclude that party from obtaining a costs order against another party to the suit.
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