Remember that a dependent clause always contains a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand by itself. 1  Adverb clauses provide information about what is going on in the main (independent) clause: where, when, or why. 2  Adjective clauses work like multi-word adjectives. 3  Noun clauses can do anything that nouns can do.
An alternate juror is a spare, not unlike the spare tire for your car that rides along with you wherever you drive but is only used if one of your regular tires fails. Similarly, an alternate juror sits and listens to evidence just like the other jurors but only deliberates and votes if one of the sitting jury members is unable to serve.
Litigants: Any persons or groups engaged in a lawsuit. One-day/one-trial: California courts have adopted the one-day or one-trial system. One day or one trial means that prospective jurors have to come to the court only once. If you are not chosen for a trial, then your term of service is complete for one year. If you do serve on a jury, you will not be required to report for jury service for at least another 12 months. Pending: In process; not yet decided. Perjury: A false statement made willfully and knowingly while under oath in a court proceeding.