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And upon any such trial, inability to read or write shall be ground of challenge, and, the fact being found by the judge, shall exclude the juror.
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Sumner states that a juror's inability to read or write can be grounds for exclusion from a trial, emphasizing the importance of literacy in the justice system.
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