CPLR Art 41 Volume 1

Question 1

4101- Issues Triable by a Jury Revealed Before Trial

In the following actions the issues of fact shall be tried by a jury unless waived:

1. An action for __________ (concerns marriages)
2. An action involving ___________
3. An action for __________
4. An action for _____________- (possession of land)
5. An action for _________
6. An action to recover a _____________
7. An action for a _________________
   (Or any other action entitled to jury by the __________)

Answer 1

DR NEWCM

Dower ……. Real Property…… Nuisance…….Ejectment……….Waste……… Chattel………. sum of Money….. constitution

Question 2

4101- Issues Triable by a Jury Revealed Before Trial

What’s DR. NEWCM?

Answer 2

Dower ……. Real Property…… Nuisance…….Ejectment……….Waste……… Chattel………. sum of Money….. constitution

Question 3

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

• Any party may demand a trial by jury when such right exists by serving on all parties and filing a note of issue containing a ___________
• Any other party may demand a jury by serving such jury demand within ____________ of being served the note of issue.
• *The note of issue must be served _____________

Answer 3

jury demand. …FIFTEEN (15) DAYS………first

Question 4

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

If no demand for trial by jury is made by either side, it’s considered _________

Answer 4

waived.

Question 5

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

• If a demand for jury trial covers only certain issues, the other side may, within __________ , file a demand for jury trial as to the other issues.
• You should also know that a party may not __________ a demand for a jury trial without the consent of the other parties!

Answer 5

TEN (10) DAYS….. withdraw

Question 6

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

A party does not waive their right to a jury trial by joining a claim with another claim that does not have a right to a jury trial, or by asserting counterclaim, cross-claim or third party claim an action that does not have a right to a jury trial.

Answer 6

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

A party does not waive their right to a jury trial by joining a claim with another claim that does not have a right to a jury trial, or by asserting counterclaim, cross-claim or third party claim an action that does not have a right to a jury trial.

Question 7

4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

The chief administrator of the courts may by rule provide that a party shall be deemed to have demanded trial by jury by filing a note of issue not containing ______________ of trial by jury.

Answer 7

an express waiver

Question 8

4103- Issues Triable by a Jury; Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury

If during trial its revealed certain issues are now______________ as of right for the adverse party, then the court shall give such adverse party a right to demand a jury trial. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver.

Answer 8

triable by jury

Question 9

4104- Number of Jurors

A CIVIL JURY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF _______ PERSONS

Answer 9

SIX

Question 10

4105- Persons Who Constitute the CIVIL Jury

The first _________ persons whose names are drawn and called and are approved by the parties shall constitute the CIVIL jury

Answer 10

SIX

Question 11

4106- Alternate Jurors- (KNOW THIS)

________ or _______ alternate jurors (MAY/SHALL) be drawn upon the request of a party.

Answer 11

ONE OR MORE…… MAY

Question 12

4106- Alternate Jurors- (KNOW THIS)

Alternate jurors are drawn at the same time and in the same manner, with the same qualifications as _________ , and they will be subject to the same examinations and challenges

Answer 12

regular jurors

Question 13

4106- Alternate Jurors- (KNOW THIS)

After the final submission of the case the court may ________ the alternates to insure availability if needed.

Answer 13

retain

Question 14

4106- Alternate Jurors- (KNOW THIS)

• If a regular juror dies or becomes ill or is unable to perform their duties before or during the final submission of the case they may be replaced by such alternate or retained alternate.
• The court may even allow an alternate to take over during deliberations for a juror who is unable to perform.

Answer 14

4106- Alternate Jurors- (KNOW THIS)

• If a regular juror dies or becomes ill or is unable to perform their duties before or during the final submission of the case they may be replaced by such alternate or retained alternate.
• The court may even allow an alternate to take over during deliberations for a juror who is unable to perform.

Question 15

4107- Judge Present at Examination of Jurors

A judge is only present at examination of jurors upon application of _________

Answer 15

a party

Question 16

4108- Challenges Generally

• An objection to a juror is made by a ________ unless the parties stipulate to excuse the juror.
• A challenge to a juror or the panel of jurors shall be tried and determined by _________

Answer 16

Challenge……… the court

Question 17

4109- Peremptory Challenges (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)

• The plaintiff or plaintiffs shall have a combined total of ___________ peremptory challenges plus _________ for every _______ alternates
• The defendant or defendants shall have a combined total of __________ peremptory challenges plus __________ for every _______ alternates

Answer 17

THREE(3) …….. ONE (1) ….two……. THREE(3)……. ONE(l) … two

Question 18

4109- Peremptory Challenges (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)

The court in its discretion may authorize _______ equal to each side as it deems appropriate as well the court may determine how to allocate a side’s combined total challenges among the multiple parties within

Answer 18

additional challenges

Question 19

4110- Challenges for Cause

The fact that a juror is employed by a party, or a stockholder of a corporation, which is a party to the action, or a shareholder, director, employee etc. of an insurance company who may be liable for damages in an action, (SHALL/SHALL NOT) constitute a ground for a challenge to the juror for cause

Answer 19

SHALL

Question 20

4110- Challenges for Cause

The fact that a juror pays taxes to a city, town or village which is a party to the action (IS/IS NOT) a ground for a challenge for cause

Answer 20

is NOT

Question 21

4110a- Competency of inhabitants as justices or jurors; undertakings not required of village.

An action involving a village does not disqualify a justice or juror due to his ________ within the village or subject to taxation there

Answer 21

residency

Question 22

4110- Challenges for Cause

• Persons shall be disqualified as jurors if related within the ___________ degree by consanguinity or affinity to a party.
• The party related to the juror must raise the objection before the case is opened, any other party must raise it no later than __________ after the verdict

Answer 22

Sixth …….. SIX (6) months
SIXTH DEGREE = SIX MONTHS
To help remember that last little diddy, take note of SIX being the common number

Question 23

4110a- Competency of inhabitants as justices or jurors; undertakings not required of village.

(Bard) A village is not required to give a bond, undertaking, or security to _________ or to obtain a ______________ , but it will be liable to the same extent as if it had given the bond.

Answer 23

appeal ………. provisional remedy