§ 18-43-111 - Laborer allowed attorney's fee.
18-43-111. Laborer allowed attorney's fee.
When a laborer who has filed a lien for wages gives notice thereof to the debtor or owner of the property, which has been subjected to the lien in writing sent by registered or certified mail, and the claim has not been paid within twenty (20) days from the date of the mailing and the laborer is required to sue for the enforcement of his or her claim for wages, the court shall allow the laborer a reasonable attorney's fee in addition to other relief to which he or she may be entitled.