California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §685.020: (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), interest commences to accrue on a money judgment on the date of entry of the judgment.
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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), interest commences to accrue on a money judgment on the date of entry of the judgment. (b) Unless the judgment otherwise provides, if a money judgment is payable in installments, interest commences to accrue as to each installment on the date the installment becomes due.
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