A party entitled to a judgment by default shall be deemed to have waived any right to a trial by jury of his or her damages or other issue unless the party makes a written demand therefor when the default interlocutory judgment is entered. If a jury trial is demanded, the action shall thereafter be designated upon the docket of the Superior Court as a jury action and proceeded with accordingly.

Code 1852, § ?1920; Code 1915, § ?3729; 34 Del. Laws, c. 212; Code 1935, § ?4279; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?563; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 563

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.