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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 1452 No Jury Trial Right

§ 1452 No Jury Trial Right

Probate Code·California
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§ 1452 No Jury Trial Right

This law says you can't ask for a jury trial in any case that falls under this part, unless the law itself says you can.

Key Takeaways

  • •No right to a jury trial for cases in this division.
  • •A judge will handle the case unless the division makes an exception.
  • •The rule applies to all proceedings covered by this division.

Example

Someone files a claim for workers' compensation under this division.

Even though they might want a group of regular people to decide the case, the law says a judge will decide it instead, unless the division specifically says a jury is allowed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1452 No Jury Trial Right

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this division, there is no right to trial by jury in proceedings under this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

right to trial by juryproceedings under this division

Related Statutes

  • § 1215 Delivery By Mail
  • § 1217 Default Service Method
  • § 1310 Appeal Stays Judgment Operation
  • § 1311 Fiduciary Acts Valid After Reversal
  • § 1312 Inheritance Tax Appeals

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1452.
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