Witness fees--Expense of proceedings as administration expense

Witnesses subpoenaed for hearings, appeals, or reviews of benefit claims shall be allowed fees at a rate fixed by the department. Such fees and all expenses of proceedings involving disputed claims shall be deemed a part of the expense of administering this title. Source: SL 1936 (SS), ch 3 , § 6 (g); SDC 1939, § 17.0837.