New Jersey § 48:12-153
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-153, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-153.
Any laborer employed by a contractor for the construction of any part of a railroad
may give notice to the company of any indebtedness due him by the contractor by written
notice served on an engineer, agent or superintendent of the company having charge
of the section of the road on which the labor was performed, personally or by leaving
it at his office or usual place of business with a suitable person. This notice shall be served within twenty days after the last day of the performance
of the labor for which claim is made and shall state the number of days' labor, the
time when performed, the amount due and the name of the contractor, and shall be signed
by the laborer or his attorney. The company shall be liable to pay the laborer the amount so due him not exceeding
wages for thirty days and an action may be maintained therefor if brought within thirty
days after service of its notice. The liability of the company shall not exceed its liability to the contractor and
any payment lawfully made to the laborer shall be a discharge to the company from
the contractor for the amount so paid.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-153
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-153 cover?
Section 48:12-153 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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