Challenges for Cause

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Challenges for Cause?

Challenges to a prospective juror made on the basis of some form of prejudice or personal attachment of the juror that would make him or her unable to carry out the duties of fairness and objectivity.

Further Reading

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