challenge for cause
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challenge for cause — see challenge Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. challenge for cause … Law dictionary
challenge for cause — An objection to a juror, made on voir dire for cause stated, that is, pointing out the ground upon which the juror is disqualified. See challenge for principal cause; challenge to the favor … Ballentine's law dictionary
challenge for cause — noun Law a challenge (def. 4c) made where it can be shown that the juror would show bias in determining guilt or innocence. Compare peremptory challenge …
for cause — For legal cause, e.g. the challenge of a juror on voir dire for want of the qualifications prescribed by law, 31 Am J Rev ed Jur § 147, or the removal of a public officer upon a ground of removal provided by constitution or statute. State ex rel … Ballentine's law dictionary
pass for cause — To let a juror go unchallenged for cause, leaving open the opportunity for peremptory challenge … Ballentine's law dictionary
challenge — chal·lenge 1 vt chal·lenged, chal·leng·ing 1: to dispute esp. as being invalid or unjust counsel challenged this interpretation 2: to question formally (as by a suit or motion) the legality or legal qualifications of challenge the regulations;… … Law dictionary
cause — 1 n 1: something that brings about an effect or result the negligent act which was the cause of the plaintiff s injury ◇ The cause of an injury must be proven in both tort and criminal cases. actual cause: cause in fact in this entry but–for… … Law dictionary
challenge — To object or except to; to prefer objections to a person, right, or instrument; to question formerly the legality or legal qualifications of; to invite into competition; to formally call into question the capability of a person for a particular… … Black's law dictionary
challenge — To object or except to; to prefer objections to a person, right, or instrument; to question formerly the legality or legal qualifications of; to invite into competition; to formally call into question the capability of a person for a particular… … Black's law dictionary
Challenge to juror — An objection to a juror made on voir dire. See challenge for cause; peremptory challenge … Ballentine's law dictionary
