When the answer of the garnishee is not controverted or, if controverted, is found for him, he shall be allowed $3 per day during his attendance when such attendance is required, together with five cents per mile, computed according to the usual route traveled, going to and returning from court; and, when the personal attendance of said garnishee is not required, he shall be allowed $3 for such answer, which shall be taxed and collected as other costs.
Ala. Code § 6-6-462 (1975)