Embleton v. Senatus

This is an appeal from a final judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of the appellants, Grace and Gary Embleton (the Embletons). On appeal, the Embletons claim that the trial court erred in denying their challenge of a prospective juror for cause. We affirm after concluding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying the cause challenge.

By way of background, the Embletons sued Frank Senatus for injuries sustained in an automobile collision. During jury selection, counsel for both parties questioned the prospective jurors in an effort to reveal any biases or prejudices.…