STATUTORY INTEREST: THE AIM IS TO COMPENSATE NOT TO PUNISH

In Carrasco v Johnson [2018] EWCA Civ 87 the Court of Appeal considered the appropriate rate for statutory interest. It reiterates important principles in relation to the court's discretion in deciding the appropriate rate for the award of interest.

"... interest is awarded to compensate the claima...

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