Snapp

The sole point involved on this appeal is whether, under the circumstances of this case, after the judgment was reversed with directions, and, pursuant to. such directions, a revised judgment was entered, interest should start to run from the date of the original judgment or from the date of the revised judgment. We have concluded that under the rules announced in Stockton Theatres, Inc. v. Palermo, 55 Cal.2d 439 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 580 , 360 P.2d 76 ], in such a case, interest should be awarded from the date of entry of the original judgment.

The problem arises under the following circumstances. The Snapps had a policy of insurance in the amount of $25,000 with the State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, insuring them against all but certain excepted risks not here involved, for any physical loss to certain described real property. During the term of the policy the insured house began to slip due to a faulty fill, and was badly damaged. After the insurance company had denied liability, the insured brought an action for declaratory relief. In that action the questions involved were whether the policy covered the injury involved, and, if so, the extent of liability. The trial court held…