December 5, 2018

The right to a trial by jury.

Practice point:  The guarantee to a right to a trial by jury under the Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution differs from the protections afforded the right to a jury trial in civil cases in New York.

Student note:  The Seventh Amendment is not applicable to cases tried in state courts.

Marko v. Korf, NY Slip Op 08089 (1st Dep't November 27, 2018)

Here is the decision.