How do I calculate the amount of interest owed on a small claims court judgment?

In Delaware, the interest rate on a small claims court judgment is limited to the legal rate of interest, which is determined based on the county or state where the judgment is granted. Generally, this rate is 10% per year. To calculate the amount of interest owed on a small claims court judgment in Delaware, you first need to determine the total amount of the judgment, including any costs or fees associated with it. Then, you can multiply the total amount of the judgment by 1/10th (or 0.10) to get the amount of interest owed. For example, if the total amount of the judgment is $500, then you would multiply $500 by 1/10th (or 0.10) to get the amount of interest owed, which in this case would be $50. It’s important to note that Delaware applies a diminishing rate of interest to small claims court judgments. This means that the amount of interest you owe will decrease as the amount of time since you received the judgment increases. For example, you may be charged 10% interest for the first year and then 5% for the second year. For more information, you should contact the court or consult a lawyer.

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