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2014 SESSION
HB 1039 Trial by jury in a civil case; demand, pleading.
Introduced by: Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Jury trial of right; demand; compliance with the Rules of Supreme Court. Provides that unless waived, any demand for a trial by jury in a civil case made in compliance with the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia shall be sufficient, without further notice or order, to proceed with trial by a jury. The bill also reduces from $100 to $20 the minimum dollar amount necessarily sought in order for the whole matter to be heard by the court absent a waiver of a jury trial.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Jury trial of right; demand; compliance with the Rules of Supreme Court. Provides that unless waived, any demand for a trial by jury made in compliance with the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia shall be sufficient, without further notice or order, to proceed with trial by a jury. The bill also reduces from $100 to $20 the minimum dollar amount necessarily sought in order for the whole matter to be heard by the court absent a waiver of a jury trial.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Jury trial of right; demand; pleading. Provides that unless waived, any demand for a trial by jury made in any pleading filed with the court shall be sufficient, with no further hearing, notice, or order, to proceed with trial by a jury.The bill also reduces from $100 to $25 the minimum dollar amount necessarily sought in order for the whole matter to be heard by the court absent a waiver of a jury trial.