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Definition (1910 Edition)

1908, § 1058.—Challenge to the poll. A challenge made separately to an individual juror; as distinguished from a challenge to the array. Harrisburg Bank vy. Forster, 8 Watts (Pa.) 306.—General challenge. A species of challenge for cause, being an objection to a particular juror, to the effect that the juror is disqualified from serving in any case. Pen. Code Cal. § 1071.—Perempto: enge. In criminal practice. A species of challenge which a prisoner is allowed to have against a certain number of jurors, without assigning any cause. Lewis v.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.