§ 26-2-403 Arrest void-punishment and liability

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26-2-403. Arrest void--punishment and liability

    The arrest of a witness contrary to 26-2-402 is void and, when willfully made, is a contempt of the court. The person making the arrest is responsible to the witness arrested for double the amount of the damages that may be assessed against the person and is also liable to an action at the suit of the party serving the witness with a subpoena for the damages sustained by the party serving the witness in consequence of the arrest.