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Contractual Jury Waivers: New Case Before California Supreme Court Presents a Challenge

A closely watched case now before the California Supreme Court will impact the way equipment lessors do business. In <i>Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court,</i> 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 511 (2004), the California Court of Appeal held that predispute contractual jury waivers are unenforceable under the California Constitution. The case has been accepted for review by the California Supreme Court, and a decision is expected next year.

10 minute read November 30, 2004 at 10:37 AM
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Julian Mack And Christian Greene
Contractual Jury Waivers: New Case Before California Supreme Court Presents a Challenge

A closely watched case now before the California Supreme Court will impact the way equipment lessors do business. In Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court, 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 511 (2004), the California Court of Appeal held that predispute contractual jury waivers are unenforceable under the California Constitution.

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