Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Small claims court
How is interest figured in a small claims judgement? Is it compounded monthly, or weekly, or is it simple interest?
Asked on 10/26/01, 3:12 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Nima Taradji
Taradji Law Offices
Re: Small claims court
The interest is set by statute at a rate of 9% per annum starting from the date judgment has been entered.
Nima Taradji
Answered on 11/25/01, 6:07 pm
Lawrence A. Stein
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, LLC
Re: Small claims court
The interest on all judgments of Illinois courts is 9% simple interest.
Answered on 11/23/01, 2:28 pm
Sheldon G. Bardach
Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach
Re: Small claims court
Interest is calculated on a per diem basis. It is straight interest.
Answered on 11/27/01, 2:19 pm