Green Sea Lumber Co. v. Pemberton

“In all controversies at law respecting property the ancient mode of trial by jury is one of the best securities of the rights of the people, and ought to remain sacred and inviolable.” Const, of N. 0., Art. I, sec. 19.

“In all issues of fact, joined in any court, the parties may waive the right-to have the same determined by a jury, in which case the finding of a judge upon the facts shall have the force and effect of a verdict by a jury.” Const, of N. 0., Art. IY, sec. 13.

“Trial by jury may be waived by the several parties to an issue of fact in actions on contract, and with the assent of…