Design Development, Inc. v. Ferraiolo Construction

GLASSMAN, Justice.

The defendant, Ferraiolo Construction (Ferraiolo), appeals from an order of the Superior Court, Knox County, dismissing its appeal from a small claims judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Design Development, Inc. (Design Development). Ferraiolo contends that the Superior Court erred in denying its appeal for a jury trial de novo and that M.R.S.C.P. 11 unconstitutionally burdens its right to a jury trial. We disagree and affirm the judgment.

The dispute arose when a septic system built for Design Development by Ferraiolo failed, necessitating rebuilding of the leach field.…