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Scrat [10]
2 years ago
15

Which of the following would not be a considered a legitimate excuse for failing to fulfill the civic duty of jury duty? A. seve

re illness of a parent B. employer discontent C. personal illness D. schooling out of state Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
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1 answer:
astra-53 [7]2 years ago
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Answer:

b. employer discontent

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