by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. After a juror has been examined as provided in Article 1763, the court may excuse the juror and if the court does not do so, either party may challenge the juror for cause.B. If a juror has not been excused for cause, a peremptory challenge may be made by any...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A juror may be challenged for cause based upon any of the following:(1) When the juror lacks a qualification required by law;(2) When the juror has formed an opinion in the case or is not otherwise impartial, the cause of his bias being immaterial;(3) When the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. If trial is by a jury of six, each side is allowed three peremptory challenges. If there is more than one party on any side, the court may allow each side additional peremptory challenges, not to exceed two.B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, each side is allowed...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. The court shall examine prospective jurors as to their qualifications and may conduct such further examination as it deems appropriate.B. The parties or their attorneys shall individually conduct such examination of prospective jurors as each party deems necessary,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
Before being examined, every prospective juror shall be sworn or shall affirm to answer truthfully such questions as may be propounded to him.La. C.P. § 1762Acts 1983, No. 534, §5.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. In cases to be tried by jury, twelve jurors summoned in accordance with law shall be chosen by lot to try the issues specified unless the parties stipulate that the case shall be tried by six jurors. The method of calling and drawing by lot shall be at the...
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