trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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Reed, Jasmine Hobbs and Larry Hobbs request a trial by jury, according to lawsuit documents. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025 On the day before his case was to go to trial by jury, Morris pleaded guilty Oct. 7 while maintaining his innocence under an Alford plea. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The lawsuit requested a trial by jury as well as $25,000 in damages, including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the high school. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025 Stewart and his lawyer are requesting a trial by jury. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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