Nebraska Statutes 76-230. Proof in lieu of acknowledgment; witness; disobedience to subpoena; penalty
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Every person served with a subpoena and tendered the fees of a witness who, without reasonable cause, refuses or neglects to appear, or appearing, refuses to answer upon oath touching the matters referred to in section 76-228, shall forfeit to the party injured one hundred dollars and may also be committed to prison by the officer who issued such subpoena, there to remain without bail until he or she shall submit to answer upon oath as aforesaid.
Source
- R.S.1866, c. 43, § 9, p. 281;
- R.S.1913, § 6205;
- C.S.1922, § 5604;
- C.S.1929, § 76-210;
- R.S.1943, § 76-230;
- Laws 1991, LB 1, § 6.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 76-230
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Oath: shall include affirmation in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.