Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1811

Sweeny v. Barbin

Sweeny v. Barbin
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided July 1, 1811 · Lewis
2 Mart. 48

Sweeny v. Barbin

Opinion of the Court

By the Court,

Lewis, J.

alone. Neither party can, without his neglect or consent, be deprived of his right to a jury. No latches can be imputed to the defendant. Judgment cannot be cntered. If the plaintiffs wave their right to a jury, the defendant must be allowed to pray for one, or his attorney offered an opportunity of consulting with him, to ascertain whether a defence be not necessary.

Motion overruled.

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