Alabama § 12-16-140 - Procedure Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-16-140 — Procedure Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-16-140. Procedure Generally.
In all civil actions triable by jury, either party may demand a struck jury and must thereupon be furnished by the clerk with a list of 24 jurors in attendance upon the court, from which a jury must be obtained by the parties or their attorneys alternately striking one from the list until 12 are stricken off, the party demanding the jury commencing.
The jury thus obtained must not be challenged for any cause, except bias or interest as to the particular case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-16-140
What does Code of Alabama § 12-16-140 cover?
Section 12-16-140 ("Procedure Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 12-16-140?
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