Curtin v. Department of State Highways

Plaintiffs’ decedent died as the result of an automobile accident which took place on a state highway, US 27. Plaintiffs brought this action in the Court of Claims alleging that the accident was caused by defendant’s breach of statutory duties, MCL 691.1402; MSA 3.996(102). On August 19, 1981, the trial court entered judgment in the amount of $432,487.04, with postjudgment interest computed at five percent pursuant to the Court of Claims Act. MCL 600.6455; MSA 27A.6455. Defendant did not appeal from this judgment.

Subsequently, plaintiffs moved for assessment of 12% postjudgment interest, MCL…