Subpoena ad testificandum

(1) If any person, being a subscribing witness to a deed, upon being applied to do so, refuses to make oath of the due execution or otherwise of such deed, then, upon an affidavit proving such application and refusal as aforesaid, the Chief Justice may direct that a subpoena ad testificandum be issued, made returnable before himself in chambers at such time as he may think reasonable. (2) Every person served with such subpoena shall be subsequently dealt with in like manner as witnesses may be dealt with under the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, CAP. 91. Provided that44 (a) such person shall not be entitled to any allowances as a witness unless the Chief Justice otherwise expressly orders; and (b) the attendance of such person may be excused upon cause being shown to the satisfaction of the Chief Justice.