This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
A juror can be excused for medical reasons upon receipt of a physician's note stating the length of time they are unable to serve. If you have a permanent disability the physician's note must indicate “permanent” disability.
During voir dire, either attorney may ask that a prospective juror be dismissed if he or she reveals information that might indicate a bias. For example, if someone were a relative of the plaintiff or defendant.
When trial by jury has been elected by any party, the action, including all claims whether asserted by way of counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim, as to all parties, and as to all issues triable of right by a jury, shall be designated upon the docket as a jury trial.
On Tuesday, November 8 of 2022 Maryland voters voted to approve a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount in controversy that guarantees a jury trial from $15,000 to $25,000. This change went into effect as of December 4, 2022.
I am requesting a jury duty excusal because of my personal obligation to provide necessary and actual care to my two children. My elder child, Amy, is 3 years old and my younger child, Andrew, is 1 year old. They require constant care and attention and I do not have anyone with whom I can leave them full time.
If you do not appear for jury service at the date and time directed by the summons, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 60 days, or both. If you do not complete jury service, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 90 days, or both.
However, they must meet the needs of the court as well. Jurors may be excused for medical appointments, illnesses, important business or personal appointments, vacations, etc. Note: If you are excused for the aforementioned reasons, your jury service will be rescheduled.
This Note explores the dual jury system in which each defendant in a joint trial has his or her own jury to decide guilt or innocence.
Cannot read, write, speak or understand the English language, Have a disability that prevents you from serving on a jury (as explained in writing from your health care provider to the court), Note: Your medical documentation need only state that you are unable to service on a jury due to a medical condition.