Motion Pursuant to Rule 19 (A) for Relief From Election of Jury or Jury-Waived Trial - Massachusetts

Motion Pursuant to Rule 19 (A) for Relief From Election of Jury or Jury-Waived Trial - Massachusetts

Motion Pursuant to Rule 19 (A) for Relief From Election of Jury or Jury-Waived Trial is a legal document that was released by the Massachusetts District Court - a government authority operating within Massachusetts.

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Q: What is a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A)?A: A motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) is a request for relief from the election of a jury or a jury-waived trial.

Q: What is Rule 19 (A) in Massachusetts?A: Rule 19 (A) in Massachusetts allows a party to request relief from the election of a jury or a jury-waived trial.

Q: When can a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) be filed?A: A motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) can be filed before the start of a trial.

Q: What does it mean to elect a jury or a jury-waived trial?A: Electing a jury means choosing to have a trial by a group of people who will decide the case, while electing a jury-waived trial means choosing to have a trial where the judge will decide the case.

Q: What are some reasons to file a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A)?A: Some reasons to file a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) include a party's belief that a trial by jury or a trial by the judge may not be fair or impartial.

Q: Who can file a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A)?A: Any party involved in the trial can file a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A).

Q: What happens after a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) is filed?A: After a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) is filed, the court will consider the motion and make a decision on whether to grant or deny the relief.

Q: Can the court deny a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A)?A: Yes, the court has the discretion to deny a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A).

Q: What happens if the court grants a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A)?A: If the court grants a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A), the election of a jury or a jury-waived trial will be set aside and a different type of trial may be held.

Q: Is a motion pursuant to Rule 19 (A) common in Massachusetts?A: Yes, motions pursuant to Rule 19 (A) are common in Massachusetts as parties may have various reasons for seeking relief from the election of a jury or a jury-waived trial.

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