In legal terms, what does it mean when a jury trial is prayed??
2006-10-27 06:30:00 · 4 answers · asked by Boo Radley 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sounds like an archaic term for requesting a jury. A "prayer" to the court is simply a request. Judges like the term because it reinforces their belief that they are gods. Or you misheard someone say a jury trial is "waived," which means the defendant gave up his/her right to a jury trial and the judge will decide the case.
2006-10-27 06:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they're asking for a jury trial. Pray is just a legal term for "we want this".
2006-10-27 13:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'prayer' is an old timey way of asking the judge/jury to rule in your favor. That's all.
2006-10-27 13:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Brand X 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't be anything I'm aware of. Anyone engaged in an open display of this kind of activity is usually bogus.
2006-10-27 13:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋