Me. Const. art. I, § 20
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maine
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Trial by jury. In all civil suits, and in all controversies concerning property, the parties shall have a right to a trial by jury, except in cases where it has heretofore been otherwise practiced; the party claiming the right may be heard by himself or herself and with counsel, or either, at the election of the party.
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