Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 12 District Courts -- Civil Procedure - Section 12.16.050 Damages for nonappearance

§ 12.16.050. Damages for nonappearance

Every person subpoenaed as aforesaid, and neglecting to appear, shall also be liable to the party in whose behalf he may have been subpoenaed, for all damages which such party may have sustained by reason of his nonappearance: PROVIDED, That such witness had the fees allowed for mileage and one day's attendance paid, or tendered him, in advance, if demanded by him at the time of the service.

[Code 1881 § 1873; 1873 p 371 § 172; 1854 p 234 § 61; RRS § 1902.]

Notes:
Result of failure to attend: RCW 5.56.060, 5.56.061.

When witness must attend: RCW 5.56.010. Sections:  Previous  12.16.015  12.16.020  12.16.030  12.16.040  12.16.050  12.16.060  12.16.070  12.16.080  12.16.090  Next

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