39-3-27. Award of damages on review.
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Upon the affirmation of any judgment or decision, the supreme court or court of appeals may award to the appellee or defendant in error damages not exceeding ten percent of the judgment complained of, as may be deemed just by the court.
History: Laws 1917, ch. 43, § 39; C.S. 1929, § 105-2521; 1953 Comp., § 21-10-24; Laws 1966, ch. 28, § 55.