12-1176. Demand for jury; trial procedure


A. If a jury trial is requested by the plaintiff, the court shall grant the
request. If the proceeding is in the superior court, the jury shall consist of eight
persons, and if the proceeding is in the justice court, the jury shall consist of six
persons. The trial date shall be no more than five judicial days after the aggrieved
party files the complaint.


B. If the plaintiff does not request a jury, the defendant may do so on appearing
and the request shall be granted.


C. The action shall be docketed and tried as other civil actions.