§ 14-27-3-2 — Laborer's and materialman's liens

(a) All laborers and other persons who perform
a service or furnish materials in the construction of the work under this
chapter have a lien upon the fund raised for the construction of the
work. Upon notice in writing filed with the county treasurer of the
amount due and what the amount is for, the treasurer shall withhold
payment to the contractor on any warrant drawn in the contractor's
favor in an amount sufficient to satisfy the lien, until the amount is
adjusted.
(b) If the contractor and the person claiming the lien disagree on the
amount or validity of the lien, the court shall, on motion of the
superintendent, contractor, or person claiming the lien, determine the
matter.
(c) On failure to comply with this section, the superintendent is
liable on the superintendent's bond for any amount improperly paid
over to the contractor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-1(b).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.