Wash. Rev. Code § 12.16.050

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 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 or she may have been subpoenaed, for all damages which such party may have sustained by reason of his or her nonappearance: PROVIDED, That such witness had the fees allowed for mileage and one day's attendance paid, or tendered him or her, in advance, if demanded by him or her at the time of the service.

RCW 12.16.050

Amended by 2010 c 8, § 3030, eff. 6/10/2010.

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

Result of failure to attend: RCW 5.56.060, 5.56.061.

When witness must attend: RCW 5.56.010.