Thomas v. Reeves Southeastern Corp.

FRANK, Judge.

The narrow issue in this matter is whether the appellants are entitled to interest on the amount of the settlement agreed to in resolution of their personal injury action. The appellants rely upon section 627.4265, Florida Statutes, in support of their claim to interest.

The pertinent facts are that on June 6, 1984, a settlement in the amount of $800,-000.00 was reached in open court between the appellants and the appellee. The money was not received by the appellants, however, until July 11, 1984. A motion to assess interest, based upon the foregoing statute, in the claimed…