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New Jersey Statutory Cost of Delay and Prejudgment Interest

In New Jersey, the statutory cost of delay is 0% under N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1. This means that no prejudgment interest accrues on a monetary judgment for the period before the judgment is entered. The statute governs the calculation of interest on judgments and sets the applicable rate at zero percent for the delay period. The official source, available at the provided link, contains the exact language of the rule and any exceptions or factors it establishes. DocketMath’s calculator applies this statute to compute the precise interest amount based on the case details. A worked example below demonstrates the calculation using the statutory zero-percent rate. To estimate your own potential result, use the calculator with your specific judgment information.

Governing authority

In New Jersey, the cost of delay rule is set by N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1. The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2021/title-2a/section-2a:15-5.1/).

New Jersey cost of delay: the verified value is 0% under N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1. The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.1 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2021/title-2a/section-2a:15-5.1/).

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.