RS 13:5084 - Compensation of witnesses, costs Any witness attending any proceeding provided for in R.S. 13:5083 in compliance with any notice or subpoena issued by authority of R.S. 13:5081 through 13:5090 shall receive as compensation one dollar per day for each day of his attendance, and four cents per mile traveled computed upon the shortest practicable route. Any claim for fees and mileage shall be filed with the court or special commissioners and sworn to by the witness, and shall be taxed as costs and collected as other costs in civil cases.
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