Section 21-1-4 - Exemplary or penal damages only as provided--Interest on damages

21-1-4. Exemplary or penal damages only as provided--Interest on damages.The general remedy by damages does not include exemplary or penal damages nor interest on any damages unless expressly provided by statute. Source: CivC 1877, §1983; CL 1887, §4616; RCivC 1903, §2328; RC 1919, §2000; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1705.