§ Rule 47(c) Grounds of challenge for cause

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Rule 47(c). Grounds of challenge for cause

    Challenges to jurors for cause in civil actions may be taken on one or more of the following grounds:

    1. Want of any qualifications prescribed by statute to render a person competent as a juror.

    2. Standing in the relation of guardian and ward, master and servant, employer and clerk, or principal and agent to either party, or being a member of a family of either party, or a partner in business with either party, or when a surety on a bond or obligation for either party.

    3. Having served as a juror or been a witness on a previous trial between the same parties in the same action.

    4. Having formed or expressed an unqualified opinion or belief as to the merits of the action or showing such a state of mind as will preclude the juror from rendering a just verdict, but in the trial of any action the fact that a person called as a juror has formed an opinion or impression based upon rumor or newspaper statements about the truth of which that person has expressed no opinion shall not disqualify that person to serve as a juror in such action, if the person, upon oath, states that the person believes the person can fairly and impartially render a verdict therein in accordance with the law and evidence, and the court is satisfied of the truth of such statement.

    5. The existence of a state of mind evincing enmity or bias for or against either party.

    6. The presence of any grounds for disqualification specified in A.R.S. § 21-211.