A witness disobeying a subpoena duly served shall forfeit to the party requiring his attendance all damages which he may sustain by the failure of the witness to attend, which forfeiture and damages may be recovered by an action at law.
Liability of witness disobeying subpoena
5 V.I.C. § 653 — under Subpoenas; Rights and Duties of Witnesses.
5 V.I.C. § 653