prejudice of juror

prejudice of juror
A leaning of the mind, a propensity or prepossession toward a view, so that the mind is not indifferent; a prejudgment of the case, not necessarily a matter of enmity or ill will against either party. 31 Am J Rev ed Jury § 172.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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