Chagnon v. Union-Leader Corp.

The first question before us is whether interest on the verdict shall be computed under RSA 524:1 or RSA 524:1-b (supp). The difference, which sum is being held by the clerk of court, amounts to $25,398.25.

RSA 524:1 reads as follows: “Form: interest. Judgments for debt, damages or costs shall be rendered in dollars and cents; and, in rendering judgment for the debt or damages found by verdict, report of an auditor or otherwise, interest shall be added from the time of such finding to the rendition of judgment.”

RSA 524:1-b (supp) provides: “[New] Interest from date of writ. In any action in…