Opinion ID: 1842881
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Heading: The Juror Disqualification Issue

Text: During voir dire, a venireman, Mr. Larkin, was excused for cause, ostensibly because he was a citizen of Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores argues that striking Mr. Larkin for cause violates § 12-16-3, Ala.Code 1975, and therefore requires reversal [3] . We conclude that this was merely harmless error. Gulf Shores has not shown this Court how Mr. Larkin's being excused for cause has probably injuriously affected substantial rights of the parties. Rule 45, Ala. R.App.P. Gulf Shores was not denied a list containing the names of at least 24 competent jurors nor the opportunity of alternately striking one from the list until twelve remain, the party demanding the jury commencing. Rule 47(b), Ala.R.Civ. P.; and see, Rosenbush Feed Co. v. Garrison 251 Ala. 245, 37 So.2d 106 (1948), and § 12-16-140, Ala.Code 1975. We find no error in regard to this issue.