Town of Trinidad v. Simpson

On the trial below Juan B. Cordoba, Manuel Abeyta and Casimero Hornero were summoned, with others, as jurors. Upon his voir dvre each answered that he did not understand the English language.

The plaintiff in error made this the ground of a challenge for cause; the challenge was overruled by the court, and the *66persons named were empaneled and sworn, and served as jurors upon the trial.

Other-errors are assigned, but by stipulation of counsel the cause is submitted upon this assignment alone.

Is inability on the part of persons called as jurors, to speak the English language, and to understand it…