44-119. Same; liability; attorney's fee. Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of the violation of this act, shall be liable to the party injured to an amount equal to three times the sum he may be injured, and such employers of labor shall also be liable for a reasonable attorney fee, which shall be taxed as part of the costs in the case.

History: L. 1897, ch. 144, § 4; May 8; R.S. 1923, 44-119.