Jury Trials Flashcards
Right to Jury Trial
Right to Jury Trial
A jury pool must be taken from a cross section of the community. For an issue triable by jury, a party can demand a jury trial by seving the other party with a written demand (which can be in a pleading) no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue is served. A proper demand may be withdrawn with all parties’ consent.
Selection and Composition of Juries
Selection and Composition of Juries
A jury must begin with at least six and no more than 12 members. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the verdict must be unanimous and returned by a jury of at least six.
Requests For and Objections To Jury Instructions
Requests For and Objections to Jury Instructions
A party who objects to jury instructions must do so in a timely manner, on the record, and stating the grounds and the matter objected to. An appellate court may consider a plain error in the instructions if the error affects susbtantial rights.
