Lawless v. Davis

DONALDSON, Justice.

This case involves the interrelation of two provisions in Idaho’s Claims for Wages Statute. Appellant Mike Lawless was employed by respondent Davis & Hendren Logging. At the time of the termination of Lawless’ employment, Davis & Hendren owed Lawless $540 in back wages. Lawless filed suit in district court to collect his back wages and at trial the district court found that Davis & Hendren failed to pay Lawless after he had requested payment. The district court found further that Davis & Hendren did not tender payment until after Lawless brought suit seeking recovery under…