what is the rate of interest for small claims cases
In 2011, the Wisconsin Legislature changed the interest rate on all civil money judgments, including small claims judgments, from 12 percent annually to an annual rate of 1 percent plus the prime rate in effect on Jan. 1 and June 30 in a given year.
Interest rates. For the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017 the following interest rates apply. Pre-judgment interest rate: 5.50% (the amount of pre-judgment interest is set by the local court (see Practice Note Civ 1 for more information). Post-judgment interest rate: 7.50% (the amount of post judgment interest is set by Rule 36.7 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005).