Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Interest on a judgement

I was awarded a judgement for unlawful detainer in August, 1995. The total judgement is $1,478.00. What percentage of interest am I allowed to charge, and is the interest charged per month or per year?

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Asked on 9/25/03, 11:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Interest on a judgement

Post-judgment interest on California judgments accrues at 10% per year. The interest is simple, not compound.

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Answered on 10/03/03, 4:28 pm


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