Provisions
I.2 of 1847 • Trial by jury preserved.
APPROVED
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
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article I:
• Has 40 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1822-VII.2
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