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
Damages for nonappearance.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 77 Wash. 2d 879 - Ware v. Phillips (1970)
Most recently applied in 77 Wash. 2d 879 - Ware v. Phillips (April 1970)
2010 c 8 s 3030; Code 1881 s 1873; 1873 p 371 s 172; 1854 p 234 s 61; RRS s 1902.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.