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· 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

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  • 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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