III. JURY TRIALS

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1. Selection and Composition of Juries

1.1. number of jurors

1.1.1. 6-12

1.2. selection of jurors

1.2.1. cross section of community and without systematic exclusion

1.2.1.1. unlimited challenge for cause

1.2.1.1.1. relationship to litigant or otherwise biased

1.2.1.2. 3 peremptory challenges

1.2.1.2.1. occupational or social attitudes may be unfavorable

1.3. excuse of jurors

1.4. unanimity of jurors

2. Requests for and Objections to Jury Instructions

3. Right to a Jury Trial

3.1. 7th Amend right

3.2. availability

3.2.1. suits at common law

3.2.1.1. equitable claims are not eligible

3.2.2. statutory and administrative proceedings

3.2.3. at judge's discretion

3.3. legal and equitable claims

3.3.1. legal claims tried first

3.3.2. plaintiff joins legal and equitable claims

3.3.3. defendant raises legal counterclaim to equitable claim

3.3.4. legal claim is raised in equitable proceeding

3.4. effect of State law

3.5. demand for a jury trial

3.5.1. timing

3.5.1.1. 14 days after service of last pleading

3.5.1.2. demand can be in pleadings or separate motion

3.5.2. effect

3.5.2.1. demands can't be withdrawn without consent of all parties

3.5.2.2. demand in state court survives removal to federal court

3.5.3. waiver

3.5.3.1. parties may agree to waive right