Rhode Island General Laws 9-10-15. Residence or tax payment in town not ground for challenge
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In complaints, indictments, and penal actions for the recovery of any sum of money or other thing forfeited, it shall not be cause for challenge to a juror that he or she resides or is liable to pay taxes in any town which may be benefited thereby.
History of Section.
P.L. 1920, ch. 1948, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 329, § 32; G.L. 1938, ch. 506, § 30; G.L. 1938, ch. 506, § 28; P.L. 1939, ch. 700, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-10-15.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-10-15
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9