Literally to grow to; as the interest accrues on the principal. Accruing costs are those which become due and are created after judgment of an execution. 2. To accrue means also to arise, to happen, to come to pass; as the statute of limitations does not commence running until the cause of action has accrued.
Law Dictionary – Alternative Legal Definition
To grow to; to be added to; to attach itself to; as a subordinate or accessory claim or demand arises out of, and is joined to, its principal; thus, costs accrue to a judgment, and interest to the principal debt. The term is also used of independent or original demands, and then means to arise, to happen, to come into force or existence; to vest; as in the phrase, “The right of action did not accrue within six years.” Amy v. Dubuque, 98 U. S. 470, 476, 25 L. Ed. 228; Eising v. Andrews, 66 Conn. 58, 33 Atl. 585, 50 Am. St. Rep. 75; Napa State Hospital v. Yuba County, 138 Cal. 378, 71 Pac. 450.