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Sec. 4. The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, and shall extend to all cases at law without regard to the amount in controversy. A jury trial may be waived by the parties in all cases in the manner prescribed by law. The legislature may provide that the agreement of five-sixths of a jury in a civil action or proceeding, after not less than six hours' deliberation, is a sufficient verdict. The legislature may provide for the number of jurors in a civil action or proceeding, provided that a jury have at least six members.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Constitution Art. I, § 4. Trial by jury - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/minnesota-constitution/mn-const-art-1-sect-4/
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