A JURYMAN’S BELIEFS
JUDGE GRANTS EXEMPTION.
yiy Telegraph. —Prega ABBOcI-ition. Hamilton, March 15.
■When a juryman named Morris was called in the Supreme Court to-day, he put in a long written statement! of several clauses, each commencing, I believe.” Among them were: "I believe that in the Divine order which undoubtedly exists the New Testament’ statement is true, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay,’ saifh tho Lord “1 believe my duty in regard to all delinquents is to bear and forgive, even as Christ commanded. "I believe I must not explain away or postpone the duty laid on me by conscience, but must put it: into practice at once, here and now.” Mr Justice Hosking snid: Ut is no use arguing with. you.. I do not think you a safe man to have on a jury. Aou are excused on that ground.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 146, 16 March 1921, Page 6
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142A JURYMAN’S BELIEFS Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 146, 16 March 1921, Page 6
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