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New York Pre-Verdict and Post-Verdict Interest on Damages

By DocketMath TeamUpdated July 15, 20262 min read
Pre Post Offer Damages Split in New York
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New York pre-post-offer-damages-split: limitation period is see statute; rate percent is 9.

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Citation: N.Y. CPLR § 5001

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  • Limitation Period: see statute
  • Rate Percent: 9
  • Rate Percent: 9
  • Rate Percent: 9

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New York Pre-Verdict and Post-Verdict Interest on Damages

Under New York law, pre-verdict interest on a damages award runs from the date the claim accrued to the date of the verdict, while post-verdict interest runs from the verdict date through entry of judgment. N.Y. CPLR § 5001 governs this split, and the statutory rate is 9% per annum. The statute provides that interest shall be computed from the earliest ascertainable date the cause of action existed, unless the court finds that such an award would be inequitable. The worked example below demonstrates how the 9% rate applies to both pre- and post-verdict periods. For a precise calculation based on your specific claim dates and award amount, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In New York, the pre post offer damages split rule is set by N.Y. CPLR § 5001. The verified packet cites N.Y. CPLR § 5001 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/5001).

New York pre post offer damages split: the verified value is 9% under N.Y. CPLR § 5001. The verified packet cites N.Y. CPLR § 5001 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/5001).

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