What Is a Motion for Prejudgment Interest?

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Prejudgment interest is compensation for the loss of the use of money due as damages during the lapse of time between the accrual of the claim and the date of judgment. (Johnson & Higgins of Tx v. Kenneco Energy, 962 S.W.2d 507, 528 (Tex. 1998); Rep. Nat. Bank v. Northwest Nat. Bank, 578 S.W.2d 109, 116 (Tex. 1979); U.S. Restaurant Props. v. Motel Enterprises, 104 S.W.3d 284, 293–294 (Tex. 2003).) Prejudgment interest may be recovered in most contract actions under enabling statutes or by common law. (Preston Farm & Ranch Supply v. Bio-Zyme Ent., 625 S.W.2d 295, 297 (Tex. 1981).) Prejudgment interest is not recoverable for an award of attorney’s fees. (City of Dallas v. Lowenberg, 187 S.W.3d 777, 782 (Tex. App. 2006).)

Motion for Prejudgment Interest in Texas