Every person who is subpoenaed as a witness in the county court and who neglects to appear or refuses to testify, is liable to the party in whose behalf he was subpoenaed, for all damages that the party sustains by reason of the nonappearance or refusal to testify.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1907.40

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

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