Arkansas § 16-65-114 Interest on judgments

Arkansas Statutes

§ 16-65-114 — Interest on judgments

Arkansas § 16-65-114

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114 (2026).

Text

(a)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a judgment entered by a court shall bear post-judgment interest and, if appropriate under the facts of the case, prejudgment interest:

(A)In an action on a contract at the rate provided by the contract or at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve primary credit rate in effect on the date on which the judgment is entered plus two percent (2%), whichever is greater; and (B) In any other action at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve primary credit rate in effect on the date on which the judgment is entered plus two percent (2%).

(2)Interest on a judgment shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89.

(b)A judgment rendered or to be rendered against a county in the state on a county warran

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(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a judgment entered by a court shall bear post-judgment interest and, if appropriate under the facts of the case, prejudgment interest: (A) In an action on a contract at the rate provided by the contract or at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve primary credit rate in effect on the date on which the judgment is entered plus two percent (2%), whichever is greater; and (B) In any other action at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve primary credit rate in effect on the date on which the judgment is entered plus two percent (2%). (2) Interest on a judgment shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89. (b) A judgment rendered or to be rendered against a county in the state on a county warrant or other evidence of county indebtedness shall not bear interest.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 995,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1140,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1868, No. 9, § 2, p. 32; 1893, No. 78, § 1, p. 145; C. & M. Dig., § 7360; Pope's Dig., § 9399; Acts 1975, No. 474, § 1; 1985, No. 782, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 29-124; Acts 2009, No. 633, § 15.