Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Judgments on debt

Once a judgment is issues by a judge in a case to collect a debt. Is the plaintiff able to continue to charge interest or fees over what is stipulated in the judgment to the defendant?


Asked on 6/09/09, 6:32 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Judgments on debt

I hope this isn't the first time you've tried to contact a lawyer about this case (assuming you are the defendant).

Judgments (at least those that are rendered in a California Superior Court) continue to earn interest at the legal rate of 10% per annum.

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Answered on 6/09/09, 6:34 pm


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