TAYLOR, J.
The issue in this appeal is whether section 768.79, Florida Statutes, and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 require entry of a final judgment against an offeror upon the offeree's acceptance of a proposal of settlement. We hold that unless the terms of a settlement proposal specifically provide for the entry of a judgment against the offeror, a trial court lacks authority to enter a final judgment where the offeror is willing to proceed with payment...
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