Alabama Statutes

§ 6-6-9 — Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default

Alabama·Title 6 Civil Practice·Ch. 6 Remedies·Art. 1 Settlement of Controversies·Div. 1 Arbitration and Award

Any witness duly summoned who fails to attend without sufficient excuse may be fined $10 for the use of the county, for the collection of which the arbitrators must issue execution; and such defaulting witness is also liable to the party summoning him for any injury sustained by the loss of his testimony, to be recovered before any court having jurisdiction.

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Legislative History

(Code 1852, §2720; Code 1867, §3159; Code 1876, §3546; Code 1886, §3231; Code 1896, §518; Code 1907, §2918; Code 1923, §6166; Code 1940, T. 7, §839.)

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