Trichel v. Caire

FRED W. JONES, Jr., Judge.

In this application for supervisory writs plaintiff seeks to have vacated an order of the trial court denying her a civil jury trial.

The following chronology of pleadings and court orders places in proper perspective the central issue confronting us:

July 18, 1979 — Plaintiffs, husband and wife, file medical malpractice action against defendants.

Dec. 21, 1979 — Defendants file answer.

April 25, 1980 — With leave of court, plaintiffs file supplemental and amending petition, joining two additional de*953fendants and requesting a jury trial. Case placed on civil jury docket.

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