If a person who is assessed is damaged by reason of the default and failure of the contractor to complete the work within the limit, the contractor in default is liable on the bond to the person damaged to the full extent of the damages. The damages may be recovered in a court with jurisdiction in a suit or an action on the bond by the state on the relation of the person damaged for the use of the person or party injured.
IC 14-26-8-38
Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-15 part.