presumed bias

presumed bias
The bias of a juror conclusively presumed on account of his relation to a party or to the cause. United States v Wood, 299 US 123, 81 L Ed 78, 57 S Ct 177, reh den 299 US 624, 81 L Ed 459, 57 S Ct 319.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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