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2005 Washington Revised Code 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 deposition before trial, when required, his complaint, answer or reply, may be stricken out, and judgment taken against him.

    [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).

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