2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 81 - Judgments and Other Liens
Section 8101 - Interest on judgments
CHAPTER 81
JUDGMENTS AND OTHER LIENS
Subchapter
A. General Provisions
B. Exemptions from Execution
C. Priority of Liens
D. Enforcement of Judgments
Enactment. Chapter 81 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53.
Chapter Heading. The heading of Chapter 81 was amended April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, effective in 60 days.
SUBCHAPTER A
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
8101. Interest on judgments.
8102. Contribution among joint judgment debtors.
8103. Deficiency judgments.
8104. Duty of judgment creditor to enter satisfaction.
§ 8101. Interest on judgments.
Except as otherwise provided by another statute, a judgment for a specific sum of money shall bear interest at the lawful rate from the date of the verdict or award, or from the date of the judgment, if the judgment is not entered upon a verdict or award.
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