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. This section does not apply in actions for recovery of damages arising from injury to a person or property brought against a governmental entity under Title 2, chapter 9, parts 1 through 3, as amended.
Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-212
When award of interest discretionary
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 790 F. Supp. 1014 - Thornock v. Pack River Management Co. (1990)
Most recently applied in Thornock v. Washington Insurance Guaranty Association Thornock (September 1991)
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