# Ala. Code § 6-6-9: Section 6-6-9 Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T6_C6_S6-6-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 6-6-9
- **Heading:** Section 6-6-9 Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-6-9

## Text

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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