<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has an unclear citation style . The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation, footnoting, or external linking . (January 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The lead section of this article may need to be rewritten . Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page . Use the lead layout guide to ensure the section follows Wikipedia's norms and to be inclusive of all essential details . (January 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The lead section of this article may need to be rewritten . Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page . Use the lead layout guide to ensure the section follows Wikipedia's norms and to be inclusive of all essential details . (January 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In English and American law, the right of peremptory challenge is a right in jury selection for the attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason . Other potential jurors may be challenged for cause, i.e. by giving a good reason why they might be unable to reach a fair verdict, but the challenge will be considered by the presiding judge and may be denied . </P>

A party only has a limited number of challenges for cause in jury selection