3229: Hardship? I'm not sure it is hardship. I have travel plans. Non refundable everything. Another couple involved.
HHJP: If you don't mind telling me, where you going?
New England.
HHJP: You had no idea you would be blessed with this event. Anything else?
Mr. George: Everything is prepaid?
Yes.
Mr. George: What if you were paid for everything.
I would have to take that time off work. If I don't work I don't get paid.
Mr. George: How will having that income effect your household?
We do not rely on my income for food, rent. Not that difficult for family to lose her pay.
HHJP: How much would you and your husband lose as a result of having prepaid tickets and a prepaid hotel?
I'd say two to three thousand dollars.
HHJP: Step outside, we will be with you shortly. Ma'am, have her step back in. One quick question, if you would describe you and your husband as typical middle class family with a typical middle class income?
Yes. Yes I would.
HHJP: I am inclined to excuse this juror because they have spent a few thousand on these trips.
CM: I do object. Most airlines...
HHJP: She said it was the hotel and the tickets.
CM: I didn't hear her say that. It is unusual.
HHJP: Bring her back in. Is your airline ticket non refundable. And your hotel, that is also non refundable.
Yes, we made them way ahead of time to get the great rate.
HHJP: Could you cancel your hotel room and cancel...
No. Non refundable.
CM: Curious because I like to learn about this for myself. You didn't know you would serve on jury duty when you made the plans.
No. We have made these with another couple. We are going with them.
CM: No further questions.
CM: We request calls for refundability.
HHJP: excused for calls. ( I think she has to see if she can get her money back because CM is "curious about these things" ) but I am not sure.