S.C. Code § 29-11-10

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 29-11-10 - Lien of mining and manufacturing employees on output of employer

All employees of factories, mines, mills, distilleries and every kind of manufacturing establishment of this State shall have a lien upon all the output of the factory, mine, mill, distillery or other manufacturing establishment by which they may be employed, either by the day or month, whether the contract be in writing or not, to the extent of such salary or wages as may be due and owing to them under the terms of their contract with the employer, such lien to take precedence over any and all other liens except the lien for municipal, State and county taxes.

1915 (29) 248; 1897 (22) 502; Civ. C. '02 Section 3069; Civ. C. '12 Section 4173; Civ. C. '22 Section 5703; 1932 Code Section 8782; 1942 Code Section 8789; 1952 Code Section 45-451; 1962 Code Section 45-451.