peremptory challenge
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000163
A district court may grant each side in a civil or criminal trial the right to exclude a certain number of prospective jurors without cause or giving a reason.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000163 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| References | U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A district court may grant each side in a civil or criminal trial the right to exclude a certain number of prospective jurors without cause or giving a reason.",
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