Walker v. St. Louissan Francisco Railway Co.

LAVENDER, Justice:

The sole issue presented on appeal is whether, under the provisions of 12 O.S. 1981 § 727, post-judgment interest is to be applied to both the amount of the jury verdict in an action for personal injuries and to the amount of the pre-judgment interest.

Title 12 O.S.1981 § 727 in pertinent part provides:

“All judgments of courts of record ... shall bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year, ... provided that:

“2. When a verdict for damages by reason of personal injuries is accepted by the trial court, the court, in rendering judgment shall add interest on said…