Nebraska Supreme Court June 26, 1979, 42320 (Cochran v. County of Lincoln)

Krivosha, C. J.

The instant appeal presents to this court a case of first impression requiring an examination of section 33-139, R. S. Supp., 1978, to determine whether a material witness, being confined pursuant to section 29-507, R. R. S. 1943, is entitled to witness fees for the time spent in custody prior to trial.

The facts involved herein are without dispute and have been stipulated.