trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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This past October, a judge issued a default judgment request for trial by jury in order to determine how much Bell would have to pay his cousin. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Now, Waddell is asking for a trial by jury and compensatory damages. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025 Marcus’ attorneys also requested a trial by jury for the two non-DUI charges, for which a court appearance has not yet been scheduled. Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Still, his attorney Manny Alvarez said his client was not guilty and would seek a trial by jury. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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