§ 24-713 — Liens of laborers; surplus funds after repairs

That all laborers and other persons who shall perform any service or furnish any material in the construction of any work under the provisions of this act shall have a lien upon the fund in the hands of the clerk raised by assessment, of benefits for the construction of work; and upon notice in writing of the amount due, and what the same is for, filed with the clerk of the district court, such clerk shall withhold payment to the contractor, on any voucher issued to him by the drainage commissioners, to an amount sufficient to satisfy such lien, until the same is adjusted; and in case of disagreement between the contractor and the person claiming such lien as to the amount or validity thereof, the court, on motion of the person claiming the lien, or of the contractor, or of the commissioners of drainage appointed in said proceeding, shall determine such matter.
On failure to comply with the foregoing provisions, the clerk shall be liable on his bond for any sum improperly paid over to the contractor. Should any funds remain, after the payment of the costs of the repairs made and work done upon such drainage and expenses connected therewith, the same shall be paid over to the county treasurer of the county to be held as a special fund to pay for any further needed repairs or work: Provided, That this act shall not apply to drainage districts now organized in counties of over 100,000 population.

Legislative History

L. 1907, ch. 197, § 10; L. 1917, ch. 175, § 2; May 26; R.S. 1923, 24-713.