Cahoon v. Levy

Citations

• 5 Cal. 294
• 1855 Cal. LEXIS 115

Syllabus

<p>The doctrine of garnishment, although partially regulated hy statute, is not the less a common law proceeding, and therefore in proceedings against a garnishee, the parties are entitled to a jury trial.</p> <p>In Chancery cases the parties have no right to demand a trial by jury, but in all cases at law, it is a right which can he insisted upon and enforced.</p>