{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3288","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3288","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. RELIEF [3274. - 3428.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF [3281. - 3361.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Damages in General [3281. - 3296.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Interest as Damages [3287. - 3291.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/interest-as-damages-3288","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}