John was summoned for jury duty. He came to court and asked to be excused because he had to take care of his elderly and frail mother living with him and requiring near-constant supervision. According to the text, what he used is called the ____ plea.

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John's request to be excused from jury duty due to the need to care for his elderly and frail mother is an example of the "undue hardship or extreme inconvenience" plea, which is recognized in many jurisdictions as a valid reason for being excused from jury duty.

John Was Summoned for Jury Duty