Malan Realty Investors, Inc. v. Harris

PER CURIAM. 1

The defendant, Bea Harris, appeals the circuit court’s denial of a trial by jury. The sole issue on appeal is whether the defendant had effectively waived her right to a jury trial. The trial court, following a bench trial, entered judgment for the plaintiff, Malan Realty Investors, Inc.

The plaintiff filed its petition for possession of the premises and for breach of contract, pursuant to a written lease agreement for commercial retail space. A copy of the lease was attached to the plaintiff’s petition when it was filed with the court. The defendant surrendered possession of the…