Is a Contractor Entitled to Prejudgment Interest on Contracts in Nebraska?

2023-10-23T14:54:17-05:00October 23rd, 2023|Construction Contractor Advisor, Construction Contracts, Nebraska Construction Law|

In a recent ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court, the answer was YES. Nebraska’s prejudgment interest statute provides that parties are entitled to twelve percent (12%) interest per annum on money due on any instrument in writing (such as a contract), unless the parties agree on another amount or to waive contractual interest. The statute provides that the account bears interest from the date of billing unless paid within thirty [...]