California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 1 — Relief, Title 2 — Compensatory Relief, Chapter 1 — Damages in General, Article 2 — Interest as Damages, Section 3288
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.
Notes
Allows a jury, in its discretion, to award interest in an action for breach of an obligation not arising from contract and in any case involving oppression, fraud, or malice. The award of interest is discretionary rather than mandatory and applies to the noncontract and misconduct categories identified by the provision.
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