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Cost Of Delay in Missouri

Under Missouri law, the cost of delay on a money judgment is set at 9% per year. This rate is established by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020, which governs the legal rate of interest, and is applied to judgments under the variable judgment rate statute (§ 408.040). The 9% figure is the fixed rate that accrues on the unpaid principal from the date the judgment is entered until it is satisfied. The statute does not require a separate motion; interest accrues automatically by operation of law. The worked example below demonstrates how this rate is applied over time. To estimate the interest owed on a specific judgment, use the DocketMath calculator with the official source linked for the exact statutory language.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the cost of delay rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 (legal rate); cf. § 408.040 (judgment rate, variable). The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 (legal rate); cf. § 408.040 (judgment rate, variable) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=408.020&bid=21077).

Missouri cost of delay: the verified value is 9% under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 (legal rate); cf. § 408.040 (judgment rate, variable). The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 (legal rate); cf. § 408.040 (judgment rate, variable) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=408.020&bid=21077).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the cost of delay calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.