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KKO 1055/2018 AI generated

Supreme Court allows delayed interest from three months after judgment under KML 203 and KorkoL 4.

Case Number KKO 1055/2018
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Allowed / Granted
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The Supreme Court allowed the claim for delayed interest, ruling that it must begin three months after the judgment was issued. The lower court had initially fixed the start date at the moment of the judgment, but the Supreme Court clarified the procedural timeline. This decision ensures consistent application of the interest calculation period mandated by the relevant statutes.

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KML 203 § 1 mom; KML 203 § 3 mom; KorkoL 4 § 1 mom: Delayed interest on a claim for damages begins to accrue three months after the judgment is pronounced.

Keywords

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delayed interest judgment date three month period damages claim statutory interest

Cited Legislation

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KML 203 § 1 mom
KML 203 § 3 mom
KorkoL 4 § 1 mom
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kko-other_1997_4330
Supreme Court dismissed late damages claim under Employment Contracts Act and set interest start date.
appeal_1986_helsinki__2524
Court awarded 16% interest on 1982 damages claims as they were not delayed under the Interest Act.
ECLI:FI:KKO:2026:37
Supreme Court orders state to pay interest on legal costs from one month after judgment despite delayed payment due to pending guilt determination.
kko-other_1997_4328
Supreme Court held that employer's damages claim for early termination under Employment Act is not premature post-judgment.
kko-precedent_2012_19
Supreme Court rules no interest on collection costs before debtor receives specific interest rate details.

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Maaoikeus oli pysyttänyt toimituksessa rasitteen perustamisesta määrätyn korvauksen ja määrännyt viivästyskoron alkamisajankohdaksi kolme kuukautta tuomion antamisesta. Kysymys siitä, mistä ajankohdasta alkaen viivästyskorko oli määrättävä suoritettavaksi.

KML 203 § 1 mom

KML 203 § 3 mom

KorkoL 4 § 1 mom