Any party to most civil actions may demand a trial by jury. (See Rules 1:8-1 and
4:35-1) By filing certain summary actions, a party is deemed to have waived the right to
a jury trial. See R. 4:67- 4(b). The jury demand must be made with the filing of the
party’s initial pleading only or within 10 days thereafter. The jury demand may specify
the issues to be tried by jury; otherwise the demand will be deemed to apply to all triable
issues. The failure of a party to demand a jury will be considered a waiver of trial by
jury. See R. 4:35- 1. In civil actions, a jury will consist of six (6) people unless the court
for good cause shown orders a jury of twelve (12) persons or the parties agree to be
bound by the verdict of another number of jurors. See R. 1:8-2.
More information can be obtained from “ A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY’S CIVIL COURT PROCEDURES”
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
Personal Injury Dept.: 732-572-0024
website: www.njpersonalinjurylawcenter.com
