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 case can be dismissed at any time during the process, including before trial, during trial, or even after trial (if a convicted defendant wins on appeal.)
In the demand a party may specify the issues which the party wishes so tried; otherwise the party shall be deemed to have demanded trial by jury for all the issues so triable.
Yes. But there are guidelines. In some cases the judge can set aside a jury verdict but it is extremely rare and can only happen under very limited circumstances. More often, verdicts can be overturned by an appeallate court.
In some cases the judge can set aside a jury verdict but it is extremely rare and can only happen under very limited circumstances. More often, verdicts can be overturned by an appeallate court. An appellate court can only rule on a matter of law based on the trial record, they don't hold another trial.
(d) Waiver; Withdrawal. A party waives a jury trial unless its demand is properly served and filed. A proper demand may be withdrawn only if the parties consent.
All losing parties in civil matters and all criminal defendants have a right to appeal a judge or jury's verdict against them.
Process has been compromised.MoreProcess has been compromised.
This right is also preserved in Article I, Section 16 of the State Constitution of California. However, there may be times when it's in your best interest to waive your right to a jury trial, whether in favor of a bench trial, where a judge decides your verdict or as part of a plea deal.
In the demand a party may specify the issues which the party wishes so tried; otherwise the party shall be deemed to have demanded trial by jury for all the issues so triable.
A Look at the Trial Process Presentation of Evidence and Testimony of Witnesses. The plaintiff's or prosecution's case is presented first. Closing Arguments. Presentation of Jury Instructions (Charging the Jury) ... Deliberation. Announcement of the Verdict.