Texas § CP.30.008 - DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT

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§ CP.30.008. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT; FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A justice court may order a party who demands a jury trial in a justice court and who fails to appear for the trial to pay the costs incurred for impaneling the jury. (b) The justice court may release a party from the obligation to pay costs under this section for good cause. (c) An order issued by a justice court under this section may be enforced by contempt as prescribed by Section 21.002 (c), Government Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 122, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Renumbered from Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 30.007 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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