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FL H0941
Bill
Status
Failed
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kionne McGhee
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AI Summary
- Creates Florida Statutes section 55.035 to require courts to include prejudgment interest in final judgments for all monetary damages awards
- Prejudgment interest accrues at the rate specified in section 55.03 from the date of injury or loss
- Applies to all actions where a plaintiff is entitled to recover monetary damages, including costs and attorney fees
- Applies retroactively to all actions pending on the effective date or commenced thereafter
- Effective date is July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Prejudgment Interest
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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