Sweeny v. Barbin

2 Mart. 48
CourtSupreme Court of Louisiana
DecidedJuly 1, 1811
StatusPublished
Cited by2 cases

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Sweeny v. Barbin, 2 Mart. 48 (La. 1811).

Opinion

By the Court,

Lewis, J.

alone. Neither party can, without his neglect or consent, be deprived of his right to a jury. No latches can be imputed to the defendant. Judgment cannot be cntered. If the plaintiffs wave their right to a jury, the defendant must be allowed to pray for one, or his attorney offered an opportunity of consulting with him, to ascertain whether a defence be not necessary.

Motion overruled.

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