All of the above answers are good. I would add that if you are in pro per (representing yourself), you may want to avoid a jury trial. The rules are far more complex, and the judge will be less forgiving with procedural issues. Note, however, that if either side wants a jury trial, they are entitled to it. So, even if you decide not to have a jury trial, if your opponent asks for one and pots his/her jury fees timely, you will be stuck with a jury trial.
Steven Sandler Van Nuys Litigation Lawyer
Posted over 14 years ago.
All of the above answers are good. I would add that if you are in pro per (representing yourself), you may want to avoid a jury trial. The rules are far more complex, and the judge will be less forgiving with procedural issues. Note, however, that if either side wants a jury trial, they are entitled to it. So, even if you decide not to have a jury trial, if your opponent asks for one and pots his/her jury fees timely, you will be stuck with a jury trial.