Kentucky Statutes 24A.320 – Waiver of jury trial — Removal to regular docket when jury trial requested
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(1) All claims in the small claims division shall be tried without a jury. Upon filing a claim, the plaintiff shall be deemed to have waived his right to a jury trial in the division. This waiver shall be explained on the claim form provided by the clerk.
(2) If the defendant in any action desires a jury trial, he shall give written notice to the division at least seven (7) days prior to the time set for the hearing, and the case shall be removed to the regular docket of the District Court, and shall thereafter be subject to all the provisions of law and rules of court applicable to proceedings in the District Court.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 463, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 14.
(2) If the defendant in any action desires a jury trial, he shall give written notice to the division at least seven (7) days prior to the time set for the hearing, and the case shall be removed to the regular docket of the District Court, and shall thereafter be subject to all the provisions of law and rules of court applicable to proceedings in the District Court.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 24A.320
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 463, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 14.