Rhode Island General Laws 9-11-7. Trials without jury
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In every action at law originally brought in the superior court or removed to the superior court on appeal from a district court, if neither party claims a jury trial in accordance with applicable procedural rules, then jury trial as of right shall be deemed to be waived in the case and trial shall be had in such form as the court shall determine in accordance with applicable procedural rules.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 282; G.L. 1909, ch. 287, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 337, § 6; P.L. 1929, ch. 1327, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 526, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 9-11-7; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 22.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-11-7
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.