Janet Is Called for Jury Duty and Is Selected for Possible

question 97

Multiple Choice

Janet is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury. However, when the defendant's attorney sees her, he notices that she is wearing a green dress. Both the defendant and the defendant's attorney hate green dresses, so they strike her name from the jury. This is:

• A) a valid challenge for cause.
• B) a valid peremptory challenge.
• C) not a valid challenge.
• D) a valid challenge for cause, but it can be overcome if the plaintiff's attorney makes an offer of proof to the judge.

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Definitions:

Deep Inspiration

A large intake of breath that increases lung volume and decreases intrapleural pressure, facilitating the intake of oxygen.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that aids in the rotation and movement of the arm across the body.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process.

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A muscle located in the forearm that flexes the fingers at the distal interphalangeal joints.