Code of Civil Procedure section 685.020

(a)

Except as provided in subdivision (b), interest commences to accrue on a money judgment on the date of entry of the judgment.

(b)

Unless the judgment otherwise provides, if a money judgment is payable in installments, interest commences to accrue as to each installment on the date the installment becomes due.

Source: Section 685.020, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=685.020. (accessed May 4, 2025).

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Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 685.020’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_685.020

Original Source: Section 685.020, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=685.020. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).