§ 40–303.19. No action by subcontractor against owner.

DC Code § 40–303.19 (2019) (N/A)
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No subcontractor, materialman, or workman employed under the original contractor shall be entitled to a personal judgment or decree against the owner of the premises for the amount due to him from said original contractor, except upon a special promise of such owner, in writing, for a sufficient consideration, to be answerable for the same.

(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1387, ch. 854, § 1257.)

1981 Ed., § 38-121.

1973 Ed., § 38-121.