Bereslavsky v. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.

CAFFEY, District Judge.

Two matters have been brought forward and have been argued together. They can more easily be discussed separately, without being covered in detail at this time.

I

Under date of September 30, 1946, the plaintiff demanded a jury trial of all issues. In due course these will be treated as a single group.

On October 3, 1946, the defendant asked for several things combined into a single motion. He wants an order as follows:

“Striking plaintiff’s demand for a trial by jury on the ground that the plaintiff has waived his right to a jury trial in failing to demand it within the…