Cartoon Guy Holding Stack Of Books

Privacy

ABC Blocks

The right of the plaintiff and the defendant in a jury trial to have a juror dismissed before trial without stating a reason. this challenge is distinguished from a “challenge for cause” (reason) based on the potential juror admitting bias, acquaintanceship with one of the parties or their attorney, personal knowledge about the facts, or some other basis for believing he/she might not be impartial. the number of peremptory challenges for each side will differ based on state law, the number of parties to a case, and whether it is a civil or criminal trial. the usual phrasing used by lawyers exercising the challenge is “juror number seven may be excused.”

Was This Term Helpful?

0 out of 0 found this helpful


Still got a question or concern?

Click here to contact us or go back to the main Glossary page.