Legal Opinion
Kennedy v. David
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided January 29, 1940No. 7352PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDGERTON, Associate Justice.
David brought a “Class B” action in the Municipal Court against Kennedy. The amount claimed was $150. When the value in controversy exceeds $20, either party to an action in the Municipal Court “may demand a trial by jury.” 41 Stat. 1310; D.C.Code, 1929, Tit. 18, § 205. The court has express power to make 'rules of practice, pleading, and procedure. 41 Stat. 1312, § 11; D.C.Code, Tit. 18, § 212. Its Rule 5 provides that a demand for jury trial “shall be filed not later than the time for appearance of the defendant stated in the summons” but that the court, by…
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3Cited by4 opinions
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