Provisions
I.2 proposed for 1916 • Trial by jury.
REJECTED
The Text
The trial by jury in all cases in which it has been heretofore used shall remain inviolate forever; but a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases in the manner to be prescribed by law.
A Few Facts
• Has 40 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1915
If New Yorkers voted to approve this provision, it would have:
• Joined the Constitution in 1916
• Been in Article I: Civil rights
• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision
• Amended or built on:
◦ 1895-I.2
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