Legal Definitions - for-cause

Definition: A challenge made with a specific reason, such as bias or prejudice, that would disqualify a potential juror or a judge from serving in a case.

Example: A lawyer may make a for-cause challenge to a potential juror if they have a personal connection to the case or a bias that would prevent them from being impartial. For example, if a juror is related to one of the parties involved in the case, they may be challenged for cause.

This definition explains that a for-cause challenge is made when there is a specific reason to disqualify a potential juror or judge from serving in a case. The example illustrates how a for-cause challenge may be made if a juror has a personal connection to the case or a bias that would prevent them from being impartial.