Alexander v. Kalitan

This matter is before us for a second time.

Generally speaking, interest on a money judgment in a tort case runs from the date of the judgment. But a rule of appellate procedure provides an exception when a reversal on appeal requires the entry of a money judgment, in which case, interest runs from the date of the verdict. The parties dispute whether this rule applies in the instant case. Because this court's previous reversal required modification of an existing money judgment as opposed to initial entry of a money judgment, we agree with the appellants that the rule does not apply and we…