Provisions
I.2 of 1895 • Trial by jury.
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 1895
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 40 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1894
• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1847-I.2
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