Subpoena power of referee; compensation of witnesses

The referee shall have all the powers of the superior courts to compel the attendance of witnesses before the arbitrators, to compel witnesses to testify, and to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses at the time and place of the meeting of the arbitrators. Subpoenas shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of subpoenas in 675 9-9-77 cases pending in the superior courts. Witnesses shall be entitled to the same compensation as witnesses in the superior courts, and the compensation may be collected in the same manner. History. Code 1933, § 7-414, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 2; Code 1981, § 9-9-123; Code 1981, § 9-9-73, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 3. 9-9-74. Powers of referee to compel production of documentary evidence. The referee shall have all the powers of the superior courts to compel parties to produce books and all other papers which may be deemed necessary and proper for the investigation of the matters submitted to arbitration, giving to the party, his agent, or his attorney, from whom the production is required, such notice as is required in the superior courts for the production of papers. History. Code 1933, § 7-415, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 2; Code 1981, § 9-9-124; Code 1981, § 9-9-74, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 3. 9-9-75. Competency of witnesses.