39-3-518. Attorney's fee for suit on bond. In event any person whose wages or salary has remained unpaid for 15 days or more after due shall bring suit as in 39-3-517 provided, the court shall assess as costs against the unsuccessful party a reasonable attorney's fee.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1322.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection
Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry
39-3-501. Certain laws extended to certain employers in mineral and oil industry
39-3-502. Operator to file statement -- penalty for failure to file
39-3-503. Report of violations to county attorney by commissioner
39-3-504. Report of violations directly to county attorney by employee
39-3-505. County attorney to notify commissioner of violation reported directly by employee
39-3-506. County attorney to file complaint in district court on belief of violation
39-3-508. Summons -- service of process
39-3-510. Show cause hearing -- restraining order until bond furnished
39-3-512. Enjoining further operations if bond not filed
39-3-514. Punishment of employer for contempt
39-3-515. Publication of notice of court order
39-3-516. Review of court order by supreme court
39-3-518. Attorney's fee for suit on bond
39-3-519. Clarification as to construction and applicability of part