- challenge propter affectum
- A challenge to a juror on the ground of bias or partiality. 31 Am J Rev ed Jur § 157.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
challenge propter affectum
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propter affectum — See challenge propter affectum … Ballentine's law dictionary
propter affectum — prop·ter af·fec·tum / präp tər ə fek təm/ adv [Medieval Latin]: because of partiality challenge a juror propter affectum Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
propter affectum — ˈpräptərəˈfektəm adverb Etymology: Medieval Latin : on account of partiality challenge a juror propter affectum … Useful english dictionary
propter affectum — /proptar afektam/ For or on account of some affection or prejudice. The name of a species of challenge (q.v.). Disqualifications of jurors on account of some bias or partiality toward one side or other of litigation, and objections of this class… … Black's law dictionary
Jury (England and Wales) — In the legal jurisdiction of England and Wales, there is a long tradition of jury trial that has evolved over centuries.HistoryThe English jury has its roots in two institutions that date from before the Norman conquest in 1066. The inquest, as a … Wikipedia
affectus — /afektas/ Disposition; intention, impulse or affection of the mind. One of the causes for a challenge of a juror is propter affectum, on account of a suspicion of bias or favor. 3 Bl.Comm. 363 … Black's law dictionary
affectus — /afektas/ Disposition; intention, impulse or affection of the mind. One of the causes for a challenge of a juror is propter affectum, on account of a suspicion of bias or favor. 3 Bl.Comm. 363 … Black's law dictionary
