The last sentence of the first paragraph was added to permit the same flexibility in the matter of challenges in civil cases as is permitted in criminal cases by said Rule 24.
Words "without aid of triers" at end of section 424 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., were omitted as surplusage.
Changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes Amendments
1959-Pub. L. 86–282 substituted "may" for "shall" after "several plaintiffs", and ", or the court may allow" for ". If there is more than one defendant the court may allow the defendants".
Congratulations! You're now booked up on 28 USC §1870 (a federal statute pertinent to civil rights litigation)!
You might need to reference it during your pursuit of justice.