Code Civ. Proc., § 685.020 · Chapter 5. Interest and Costs
Code Civ. Proc., § 685.020
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 155, Sec. 10. Effective June 30, 1983. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 32 of Ch. 155.
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