Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)
Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 575
575. If any witness duly summoned fails to appear when called
on, he shall be guilty of contempt of court and shall forthwith be
punished accordingly; and it shall also be lawful for the court, by
means of a warrant of escort or arrest, to compel such witness to
attend for the purpose of giving evidence.
Power of court to
remit punishment.
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