Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 6H (2026)

Interest on damages

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Section 6H. In any action in which damages are awarded, but in which interest on said damages is not otherwise provided by law, there shall be added by the clerk of court to the amount of damages interest thereon at the rate provided by section six B to be determined from the date of commencement of the action even though such interest brings the amount of the verdict or finding beyond the maximum liability imposed by law.

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Cited in 39 cases (10 in the last 5 years), 1989–2025 · leading case: George v. Nat'l Water Main Cleaning Co., 77 N.E.3d 858 (Mass. 2017).

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George v. Nat'l Water Main Cleaning Co., 77 N.E.3d 858 (Mass. 2017). · cites it 2× “149, § 150]?” In answer to the question, we declare that, under Massachusetts law, statutory prejudgment interest pursuant to G. L. c. 231, § 6H, shall be added by the clerk of court to the amount of lost wages and other benefits awarded as damages pursuant to G.”

Mill Pond Assocs., Inc. v. E & B Giftware, Inc., 751 F. Supp. 299 (D. Mass. 1990). · cites it 6× “In this case, as the damages for unfair competition have been calculated in such a manner as to permit Mill Pond to recover the wrongful profits of Giftware, the line of Massachusetts precedent just discussed would seem to settle the matter were it not for Mill Pond’s argument…”

Poras v. Pauling, 874 N.E.2d 1127 (Mass. App. Ct. 2007). · cites it 2× “231, § 6C, 17 G. L. c. 231, § 6H, 18 or G. L. c. 107, § 3.”

Smyth v. Conservation Comm'n of Falmouth, 119 N.E.3d 1188 (Mass. App. Ct. 2019). · cites it 3× “The plaintiff filed a motion for costs and for interest on the damages award pursuant to G.”

McEvoy Travel Bureau, Inc. v. Norton Co., 563 N.E.2d 188 (Mass. 1990). “Reference has also been made to G. L. c. 231, § 6H (1988 ed.), which involves prejudgment interest in cases not otherwise covered.”

Herrick v. Essex Reg'l Ret. Bd., 992 N.E.2d 250 (Mass. 2013). · cites it 4× “” We further hold that the plaintiff is not entitled to twelve per cent annual interest pursuant to G. L. c. 231, § 6H, because interest in this case is “otherwise provided by law” under G.”

Budish v. Daniel, 631 N.E.2d 1009 (Mass. 1994). · cites it 3× “In arguing that the Massachusetts statutory interest rate should not be applied in this matter, the defendant notes that G. L. c. 231, § 6H, essentially provides that the Massachusetts statutory interest rate shall not be applied in any action in which interest on damages is…”

Massachusetts v. Schering-Plough Corp., 779 F. Supp. 2d 224 (D. Mass. 2011). · cites it 2× “Compare Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 6H, with Chandler, 538 U.”

Palermo v. Fireman's Fund Ins., 676 N.E.2d 1158 (Mass. App. Ct. 1997). · cites it 2× “See G. L. c. 231, § 6H. We are aware that the Palermos have also asserted on appeal that the 1991 reaffirmance of the two $3,500 judgments, for Thomas Palermo individually and for Thomas Palermo and Elizabeth Palermo jointly, erroneously failed to award a larger amount ($5,479.”

Anastos v. Sable, 819 N.E.2d 587 (Mass. 2004). “Even if the damages were not based on contract but on statute, they would be entitled to the same interest pursuant to G. L. c. 231, § 6H. 5. Conclusion. For the reasons discussed above, we affirm the valuation of the plaintiff’s partnership interest at $500,000, as well as the…”

New Bedford Marine Rescue, Inc. v. Cape Jeweler's Inc., 240 F. Supp. 2d 101 (D. Mass. 2003). · cites it 2× “Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 6H. Therefore, plaintiff is entitled to prejudgment interest at 12% per annum of the award amount of $11,000 from October 25, 2000 to January 21, 2003.”

St. Pierre v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc., 265 F. Supp. 3d 131 (D. Mass. 2017). · cites it 2× “Mass Gen. L. ch. 231 § 6H (“In any action in which damages are awarded, but in which interest on said damages is not otherwise provided by law, there shall be added by the clerk of court to the amount of damages interest thereon at the rate [of twelve percent per annum] to be…”

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