(a) The witness fees, to be paid by the party summoning them, at the time of their attendance, shall be the following:

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(1) For each day’s attendance, seventy-five cents (75¢); and
(2) For every thirty (30) miles traveling to and from the clerk’s office, seventy-five cents (75¢); provided, that no mileage shall be allowed a witness who resides within the county where the instrument is to be proved.
(b) Should the party fail or refuse to pay the witness fees, the witness may recover the same before a general sessions court.