· 5/20/1952
Stephenson v. Ashburn
Citations
- 70 S.E.2d 585
- 137 W. Va. 141
- 1952 W. Va. LEXIS 31
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing principle that waiver of jury trial need not be expressly stated but may appear from parties’ conduct
- “The language of the constitution is mandatory and the right [of trial by jury] itself is fundamental.” (quoting Matheny v. Greider, 115 W. Va. 763, 764, 177 S.E. 769, 769 (1934))
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Judges: Given, Fox
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