Meaning challenge for cause
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challenge for causen. a request that a prospective juror be dismissed because there ...
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challenge for causeA party's request that the judge dismiss a potential juror from serving on a jury by providing a valid legal reason why he shouldn't serve. Potential bias is a common reason potential jurors [..]
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challenge for causesee challenge
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challenge for causeA challenge for cause is a request that a prospective juror be dismissed because there is a specific reason to believe the person cannot be fair, unbiased or capable of serving as a juror. It is usual [..]
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challenge for causeObjection to seating of a particular juror for a stated reason, usually bias or prejudice for or against one party in the lawsuit. Judge has discretion to deny challenge. Also known as challenge to the poll. Compare peremptory challenge.
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challenge for causeObjection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit). The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. Dis [..]
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challenge for causeThe objection to the inclusion of a person on a jury for a stated reason. Attorneys can make this challenge as necessary during voir dire.
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challenge for causeDuring jury selection, both the Crown and defence may make an unlimited number of challenges for cause. A challenge for cause is a challenge that must be proven on specific grounds, such as jury impartiality.
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challenge for causeObjection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit). The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. Thi [..]
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challenge for causeReasons that a lawyer gives for removing a juror or judge from a case. (Compare with peremptory challenge.)
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challenge for cause A challenge to a juror for which some cause or reason is alleged.
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challenge for causeA motion to excuse a juror from serving on a jury because he or she could not be fair or for some other reason allowed by law.
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challenge for causea request that a prospective juror be dismissed because there is a specific and forceful reason to believe the person cannot be fair, unbiased or capable of serving as a juror. Causes include acquaint [..]
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challenge for causeObjection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in a lawsuit).
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challenge for causeA challenge to a juror for which some cause or reason is alleged.
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challenge for causeA motion to excuse a juror from serving on a jury that is supported by a specified reason, such as bias or prejudice. See also, Peremptory Challenge.
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challenge for causeObjection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit.) The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. This differs from peremptory challenge.
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challenge for causeA type of challenge used in the voir dire process that excludes a potential juror for a stated reason that is allowed by law. Last Updated: 7/9/2015
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