Art. 1921 Interest allowed by the judgment

When a court issues a judgment, it must also decide on interest for the money owed. The judge will award interest either in the amount the person asked for in their lawsuit, or in the amount the law already requires, whichever applies.

This means you don't have to worry about the court forgetting to include interest. If you asked for a specific interest rate or amount when you filed your case, the judge will include that in the final judgment as long as it's proper. If you didn't ask for a specific amount, or if the law sets a required rate for your type of case, the court will apply that rate instead.

For people involved in a lawsuit, this rule matters because interest can add up over time, especially if a case takes months or years to resolve. Knowing that the law requires the judge to address interest helps you understand what to expect in your final judgment amount.