Paton v. Rose

MYERS, Associate Judge.

Appellant as landlord filed suit pro se against certain tenants for an alleged breach of their rental agreement and demanded a jury trial. Thereafter, at .pretrial, - it was ascertained that he was not a member of the bar. The pretrial judge commented on the difficulties inherent in a jury, trial under these circumstances and stated he would not let the case be set on the jury calendar. He;offered, appellant' the alternative of an opportunity to retain counsel to present his case or to withdraw his jury demand. Faced with having to make an election, appellant agreed to…