Nevada § 17.620 - Prejudgment and judgment interest
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.620 — Prejudgment and judgment interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.620. Prejudgment and judgment interest
1. With respect to a foreign-money claim, recovery of prejudgment or pre-award interest
and the rate of interest to be applied in the action or distributive proceeding, except
as otherwise provided in subsection 2, are matters of the substantive law governing
the right to recovery under the rules of this state governing the conflict of laws. 2. The court or arbitrator shall increase or decrease the amount of prejudgment or
pre-award interest otherwise payable in a judgment or award in foreign money to the
extent required by the law of this state governing a failure to make or accept an
offer of settlement or offer of judgment, or conduct by a party or its attorney causing
undue delay or expense. 3. A judgment or award on a foreign-money claim bears interest at the rate applicable
to judgments of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 17.620
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.620 cover?
Section 17.620 ("Prejudgment and judgment interest") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 17.620?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 17.620" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 17.620 apply to my situation?
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