what does a non-jury merits trial mean in a divorce case?

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what does a non-jury merits trial mean in a divorce case?

I do know that it is without a jury(duh), but what is a merits trial?

2007-07-02 07:09:52 · 2 answers · asked by just me 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce

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It basically means that the divorce does not merit a jury to hear the divorce but it will need a judge to preside over the proceedings.

I would presume that there was a preliminary hearing held to see if a jury was warranted but then the evidence (testimonies) found did not merit a jury.

2007-07-02 07:25:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Call your lawyer and ask this question.

2007-07-02 14:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋