Civil Litigation,
California Supreme Court
May 1, 2020
Company facing county civil claims not entitled to jury trial, state high court rules
Reversing an appellate court decision, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday a company accused by four counties of unfair business practices and false advertising is not entitled to a jury trial and must have the case decided by a judge.
Reversing an appellate court decision, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday a company accused by four counties of unfair business practices and false advertising is not entitled to a jury trial and must have the case decided by a judge.
High court justices concluded the lawsuit against a debt repayment service company seeking injunctive relief and civil damages "are equitable in nature and are properly tried by the court rather tha...
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