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can a judge deny me a jury trial

Asked on Nov 05th, 2014 on Civil Litigation - Texas
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I did not pay an $8000.00 hospital bill and they are suing me. The judge has ordered a non jury trial. I though I was entitled to trial by jury if I want . I do want I want my peers to hear about this $8000 hospital bill for 1 hr non complicated stay in the ER and decide if this is a reasonable amount to pay for this bill
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving New York, NY
It is fairly common for consumer contracts to include waivers of the right to a jury.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2014 at 9:26 AM

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