Impact in California
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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Authority and key facts
- Interest Rate: 7
- Interest Rate: 7
- Damages Certain: Damages that are fixed and can be calculated with certainty.
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.
Impact in California
In California, the legal interest rate on a money judgment is set at 7% per annum under Civil Code § 3287. This statute governs the rate of interest that accrues on a judgment awarded by a court, running from the date of entry of judgment until it is paid in full. The rate is simple interest, calculated based on the principal amount of the judgment. The official text of the statute, available at the linked source, provides the precise statutory language and any applicable exceptions or conditions. The worked example below illustrates how this rate is applied to a judgment amount over a specific period. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate the interest due on your own judgment.
Governing authority
In California, the impact rule is set by Cal. Civ. Code § 3287. The verified packet cites Cal. Civ. Code § 3287 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3287).
California impact: the verified value is 7% under Cal. Civ. Code § 3287. The verified packet cites Cal. Civ. Code § 3287 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3287).
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the impact 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.