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Cost Of Delay in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the cost of delay on a monetary judgment is governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, which sets the rate at 10% per year. This statute applies to any judgment for a pecuniary award, meaning the court-ordered payment of money. The 10% figure is the statutory interest rate that accrues on the unpaid balance from the date the judgment is entered until it is satisfied. The law does not specify a variable formula or additional factors beyond this fixed rate. The worked example below demonstrates how this rate is applied to a judgment amount over a given period. For an estimate of the cost of delay in a specific case, the DocketMath calculator can compute the result using the official source.

Governing authority

In New Hampshire, the cost of delay rule is set by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4. The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4 (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/VI/508/508-4.htm).

New Hampshire cost of delay: the verified value is 10% under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4. The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4 (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/VI/508/508-4.htm).

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.