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Pennsylvania Offer of Judgment Rule 6% Prejudgment Interest

Pennsylvania’s offer of judgment rule applies a fixed rate of 6% per year on the amount of a plaintiff’s verdict or award, running from the date the cause of action accrued or one year after the suit was filed, whichever is later. This rate is set by Pa. R.C.P. No. 238 and 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8101. The rule establishes a formula to calculate prejudgment interest, but the exact computation depends on the specific verdict amount and the timing of the offer. The official source linked below contains the complete text, including factors and exceptions that govern the calculation. The worked example on this page illustrates how the 6% rate is applied step by step. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate the interest in your case based on your own figures.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the offer of judgment analyzer rule is set by Pa. R.C.P. No. 238 + 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8101. The verified packet cites Pa. R.C.P. No. 238 + 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8101 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/231/chapter200/s238.html).

Pennsylvania offer of judgment analyzer: the verified value is 6% under Pa. R.C.P. No. 238 + 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8101. The verified packet cites Pa. R.C.P. No. 238 + 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8101 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/231/chapter200/s238.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the offer of judgment analyzer 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.