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Demand For Jury Trial In California In North Carolina
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While liability waivers are useful, they do not provide absolute immunity. North Carolina courts will not enforce waivers that are contradictory with state law, gained through unequal bargaining power, or contrary to public policy.
On August 4, 2005, the California Supreme Court in Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (“Grafton”) ruled that pre-dispute contractual jury trial waivers are unenforceable under California law.
Jury Trial Waivers Unenforceable.
Article I, section 24 of the N.C. Constitution establishes a defendant's state constitutional right to a jury trial.
When Should You Waive Your Jury Trial Right? The judge has a reputation for leniency. Your case made local or national news. It's a particularly violent crime. Your physical appearance would not be favorable for a jury. You want to resolve the case as quickly as possible.
Can lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. ReasonMoreCan lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. Reason you could face a fine of up to $1,000.