Sheriff's Liability for Failure to Serve Subpoena

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If the sheriff fails or refuses to serve a subpoena for witnesses in such case, the sheriff shall be liable to a like action for damages, but not unless the sheriff's fees are tendered or paid.

Code 1858, § 2065 (deriv. Acts 1833, ch. 92, § 12); Shan., § 3742; Code 1932, § 7657; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-2313.


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