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Cost Of Delay in New Mexico

New Mexico sets the rate for prejudgment interest on damages at 8% per year, as specified by N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4. This statute governs the cost of delay in litigation, meaning a prevailing party may recover interest on the amount of the award from the date the complaint was filed through the date of judgment. The interest accrues annually on the principal sum at that fixed rate, without compounding. The law also provides specific exceptions and conditions that may affect how the interest is applied in a given case. The calculator below includes a worked example showing how the 8% rate is applied over time. To estimate the cost of delay for your own situation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In New Mexico, the cost of delay rule is set by N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4. The verified packet cites N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2021/chapter-56/article-8/section-56-8-4).

New Mexico cost of delay: the verified value is 8% under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4. The verified packet cites N.M. Stat. Ann. § 56-8-4 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2021/chapter-56/article-8/section-56-8-4).

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.