RCW 12.16.080
Procedure on party's refusal to testify.
If a party refuse to attend and testify at the trial, or give his or her deposition before trial, when required, his or her complaint, answer or reply, may be stricken out, and judgment taken against him or her.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3032; Code 1881 § 1876; 1873 p 371 § 175; 1854 p 234 § 64; RRS § 1905.]
NOTES:
Penalty for failure to testify: Rules of court: CR 43(f)(3).
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure
Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.
12.16.015 - District court may compel attendance of witness.
12.16.020 - Service of subpoena.
12.16.030 - Attachment for nonappearance.
12.16.040 - Service of attachment—Fees.
12.16.050 - Damages for nonappearance.
12.16.060 - Party to action as adverse witness.
12.16.070 - Testimony of party may be rebutted.