§136‑113. Interest as a part of just compensation.
To said amount awarded asdamages by the commissioners or a jury or judge, the judge shall, as a part ofjust compensation, add interest at the legal rate as provided in G.S. 24‑1on said amount from the date of taking to the date of judgment; but interestshall not be allowed from the date of deposit on so much thereof as shall havebeen paid into court as provided in this Article. (1959, c. 1025, s. 2; 1983,c. 812.)