§ 9-10-17 — § 9-10-17. Waiver of objection to juror by silence.

§ 9-10-17. Waiver of objection to juror by silence.

If a party knows of any objection to a juror before the case is opened to the jury and omits to suggest it to the court, he or she shall not afterwards make the objection, unless by express leave of the court.

Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 348; G.L. 1909, ch. 291, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 341, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 507, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-10-17.