Golden v. Chipman

CLEMENS, Presiding Judge.

The sole issue on this appeal: Did the trial court err in denying plaintiffs’ challenge for cause as to venireman Vernon Duffy on the ground Duffy’s son, a law student, was employed as a law clerk by defense counsel? Astute counsel have presented cogent oral arguments and written briefs, each strongly supporting their adverse contentions.

The action is for wrongful death of plaintiffs’ wife and mother. By a nine to three verdict the jury found for defendant. Venireman Duffy, whom plaintiff had not peremptorily challenged, was the jury foreman.

We relate the pertinent…