Provisions
I.2 of 1936 • 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. The legislature may provide, however, by law, that a verdict may be rendered by not less than five-sixths of the jurymen constituting a jury in any civil case.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1936
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 68 words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 2 of 1935
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1895-I.2
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