Litigation
Nov. 11, 2005
High Court Rules Predispute Jury-Trial Waivers Are Invalid
Focus Column - By Sabina Clorfeine - When the California Supreme Court hands down a decision that may affect every service industry in the state, it bears mentioning. The case of Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court is such a case. In the Grafton case, the California Supreme Court found that parties may no longer contractually waive their right to a jury trial prior to any actual dispute arising between the parties.
By Sabina Clorfeine
When the California Supreme Court hands down a decision that may affect every service industry in the state, it bears mentioning. The case of Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court is such a case. In the Grafton case, the C...
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