HR 8285 · 93th Congress · Law

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to Provide in civil cases for juries of six persons, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-05-31· Sponsored by Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-05-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that petit juries in United States District Courts shall consist of six juriors in civil cases at law, unless the parties shall stipulate to a lesser number. Provides that each party in such actions shall be entitled to two peremptory challenges. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875)…

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