Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Abstract of Judgement

After a abstract of Judgement is received, do they charge you interest until paid. In California what would it be?


Asked on 3/25/06, 1:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Abstract of Judgement

Usually, interest is charged not from the date you receive the abstract, but from the date the judgment is entered until paid in full.

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Answered on 3/25/06, 1:56 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Abstract of Judgement

Interest accrues form the date of entry of judgment at the rate of 10% per year. Accrual of interest has nothing to do with the abstract of judgment. The abstract creates a lien on any real property that the judgment debtor in the county where the abstract is recorded.

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Answered on 3/25/06, 2:51 pm


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