Unfit Juror
There are many reasons why a person on the jury panel might not be a fair and impartial juror. He or she may be closely related to one of the litigants, have a business relationship with one of the lawyers, or have personal knowledge of the case to be tried. He or she may show Some leaning, one way or the other, regarding the type of case being tried. If a juror thinks he or she may be disqualified for reasons not brought out by the questions, he or she should rise in his or her place and tell the judge and lawyers about it.
Excused Jurors
Lawyers are within their rights in asking questions to test a juror's state of mind. If a juror's qualifications are challenged by a lawyer, or if he or she is excused by the judge, the challenge must not be taken as a reflection on the juror's integrity or intelligence. No juror who is excused by counsel should feel that such action was done on any personal basis. The law permits counsel for each party to excuse a certain number of jurors without giving any reason. However, prospective jurors may not be excused for reasons based upon their race, gender or nationality. A lawyer may excuse a juror in one case, and then in a later case may feel that the same juror is acceptable.
After a satisfactory jury is selected, the jurors swear or affirm to try the case and give a true verdict according to law and evidence.