Section 18-44-107 - Subcontractors - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Contractor" means any person who contracts orally or in writing directly with a person holding an interest in real estate, or such person's agent, for the construction of any improvement to or repair of real estate;(2) "Material supplier" means any person who supplies materials, goods, fixtures, or any other tangible item to the contractor or a subcontractor, or an individual having direct contractual privity with such persons;(3) "Person" includes an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability organization, a trust, or any other business entity recognized by law; and(4) "Subcontractor" means any person who supplies labor or services pursuant to a contract with the contractor, or to a person in direct privity of contract with such person.Acts 1895, No. 146, § 24, p. 217; C. & M. Dig., § 6935; Pope's Dig., § 8897; A.S.A. 1947, § 51-625; Acts 1995, No. 1298, § 2.