How to Calculate Pre-Judgment Interest on a Court Award
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Published September 17, 2025 • Updated May 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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How the limitation period applies
The controlling primary authority for Prejudgment interest general guide - jurisdiction not specified is General Prejudgment Interest Guide.
General Prejudgment Interest Guide. Prejudgment interest is interest that accrues before a judgment is rendered. It is typically awarded to compensate a plaintiff for the time value of money during the period when the defendant held the money owed to the plaintiff.
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