§ 40-196.10. Actions by workman.  


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  • Any workman employed by the contractor or by any subcontractor under the contractor who shall be paid for his services in a sum less than the stipulated rates for work done under the contract shall have a right of action for whatever difference there may be between the amount so paid and the rates provided by the contract and an action brought to recover same shall be deemed to be a suit for wages, and any and all judgments entered therein shall have the same force and effect as other judgments for wages.  The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee and court costs.

Laws 1965, c. 334, § 10, emerg. eff. June 28, 1965; Laws 1981, c. 110, § 6.