People v. Rawn
Michigan Supreme Court
Exceptions before judgment from Dickinson. (Stone, J.) Respondent was convicted of assault. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.
In this case the sole question presented is whether one summoned as a juror, but exempt from *378service because over 60 years of age, is, by reason of such exemption, subject to challenge for cause.
We are of opinion that he is not, but that the right to claim the exemption is personal to the juror. In People v. Baumann, 52 Mich. 584, the question was not before the Court, and what was there said on the point must be regarded as dictum.
How. Stat. § 7571, exempts certain persons from jury service1, and the next section provides that—
“The court to which any person shall be returned as a juror shall…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Davison v. PeopleIllinois Supreme Court · 1878
- Green v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1882
- Murphy v. PeopleIllinois Supreme Court · 1865
- Moore v. CassSupreme Court of Kansas · 1872
- State v. AdamsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1866
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3Cited by6 opinions
- People v. ConnorMichigan Supreme Court · 1940
- McGrail v. City of KalamazooMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- State v. KnightSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1967
- Luebe v. ThorpeMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Flynn v. Kalamazoo Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1904
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