Section 21-1-13 - Interest on damages in discretion of jury.

21-1-13. Interest on damages in discretion of jury. In an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, and in every case of oppression, fraud, or malice, interest may be given, in the discretion of the jury.

Source: CivC 1877, § 1944; CL 1887, § 4578; RCivC 1903, § 2290; RC 1919, § 1963; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1712.