Contractors who are owed money for their work on Louisiana construction projects may be entitled to prejudgment interest on their past-due receivables. Unlike common law jurisdictions, in Louisiana interest on claims for nonpayment is not viewed as penal in nature, but rather is considered as a reparation for the loss suffered by the creditor.1 In most instances, a victorious party on a claim for nonpayment will be allowed to recover interes...