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5.56.080 – To whom attachment directed—Execution.

RCW 5.56.080 To whom attachment directed—Execution. Such attachment may be directed to the sheriff or any deputy of any county in which the witness may be found, and shall be executed in the same manner as a warrant; and the fees of the officer for issuing and serving the same shall be paid by the […]

5.56.090 – Testimony of prisoner, how obtained.

RCW 5.56.090 Testimony of prisoner, how obtained. If the witness be a prisoner confined in a jail or prison within this state, an order for his or her examination in prison, upon deposition, or for his or her temporary removal and production before a court or officer, for the purpose of being orally examined, may […]

5.52.030 – Instrument transmitted by telegraph—Effect.

RCW 5.52.030 Instrument transmitted by telegraph—Effect. Any power of attorney, or other instrument in writing, duly proved or acknowledged, and certified so as to be entitled to record may, together with the certificate of its proof or acknowledgment, be sent by telegraph, and telegraphic copy, or duplicate thereof, shall, prima facie, have the same force […]

5.52.040 – Bills and notes drawn by telegraph—Effect.

RCW 5.52.040 Bills and notes drawn by telegraph—Effect. Checks, due bills, promissory notes, bills of exchange and all orders or agreements for the payment or delivery of money, or other thing of value, may be made or drawn by telegraph, and when so made or drawn, shall have the same force and effect to charge […]

5.52.050 – Electronic copies as evidence.

RCW 5.52.050 Electronic copies as evidence. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any instrument in writing, duly certified, under his or her hand and official seal, by a notary public, commissioner of deeds, or clerk of a court of record, to be genuine, within the personal knowledge of such officer, may, together with such […]

5.52.060 – Seal and revenue stamp, how described.

RCW 5.52.060 Seal and revenue stamp, how described. Whenever any document to be sent by telegraph bears a seal, either private or official, it shall not be necessary for the operator in sending the same, to telegraph a description of the seal, or any words or device thereon, but the same may be expressed in […]

5.52.070 – “Telegraphic copy” or “telegraphic duplicate” defined.

RCW 5.52.070 “Telegraphic copy” or “telegraphic duplicate” defined. The term “telegraphic copy,” or “telegraphic duplicate,” whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any copy of a message, made or prepared for delivery at the office to which said message may have been sent by telegraph. [Code 1881 § 2362; 1865 p 77 […]

5.56.010 – When witnesses must attend—Fees and allowances.

RCW 5.56.010 When witnesses must attend—Fees and allowances. Any person may be compelled to attend as a witness before any court of record, judge, commissioner, or referee, in any civil action or proceeding in this state. No such person shall be compelled to attend as a witness in any civil action or proceeding unless the […]

5.56.050 – Person in court required to testify.

RCW 5.56.050 Person in court required to testify. A person present in court or before a judicial officer, may be required to testify in the same manner as if he or she were in attendance upon a subpoena issued by such court or officer. [ 2011 c 336 § 142; Code 1881 § 397; 1877 […]

5.56.060 – Result of failure to attend.

RCW 5.56.060 Result of failure to attend. If any person duly served with a subpoena and obliged to attend as a witness, shall fail to do so, without any reasonable excuse, he or she shall be liable to the aggrieved party for all damages occasioned by such failure, to be recovered in a civil action. […]