https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Short-Judgement-Question/m-p/31455#M23240 <DIV>That's a good question.&nbsp; Call the court (Clerk's office) and ask, because the laws may vary by state.&nbsp; I would think that the interest is calculated only on the original debt, but anything's possible.&nbsp; If you find out, let us know!</DIV> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:43:59 GMT Anonymous 2007-07-11T17:43:59Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Short-Judgement-Question/m-p/31431#M23218 <DIV>When a judgement is passed and an apr... (say 7.5% per year until paid)&nbsp;is added to the original debt. Does this interest apply to attorney fees as well or is the interest only on the original debt?</DIV> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:19:05 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Short-Judgement-Question/m-p/31431#M23218 Takunda1 2007-07-11T17:19:05Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Short-Judgement-Question/m-p/31455#M23240 <DIV>That's a good question.&nbsp; Call the court (Clerk's office) and ask, because the laws may vary by state.&nbsp; I would think that the interest is calculated only on the original debt, but anything's possible.&nbsp; If you find out, let us know!</DIV> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:43:59 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Short-Judgement-Question/m-p/31455#M23240 Anonymous 2007-07-11T17:43:59Z