(1) To accept an offer a party must —
(a) serve written notice of acceptance on the offeror; and
(b) send a copy of the notice to any other party.
(2) The offeree accepts the offer when notice of acceptance is served on the offeror.
(3) If an offer or payment into court under Part 36 is made in proceedings to which rule 23.12 applies —
(a) the offer or payment may be accepted only with the permission of the court; and
(b) no payment out of any sum paid into court may be made without a court order.
• Rule 23.12 deals with compromises, etc. by or on behalf of a minor or patient.