The garnishee is allowed the compensation and privileges of a witness, for the garnishee's attendance and answer, and all costs to be paid by the plaintiff.
Code 1858, § 3490 (deriv. Acts 1826, ch. 17, § 1); Shan., § 5250; Code 1932, § 9441; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-708; modified.