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The Honorable William T. Swigert Chief Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit Marion County Judicial Center 110 Northwest First Avenue, Room 4017 Ocala, Florida 33475

Dear Chief Judge Swigert:

You have asked for my opinion on substantially the following question:

Subsequent to January 1, 1995, may a judgment or decree rendered on a written contract or obligation providing for interest at a greater rate than the amount established by the Comptroller pursuant to section 55.03, Florida Statutes (1994 Supp.), bear interest at the rate specified in such written contract or obligation?

In sum:

Subsequent to…