{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "4103", "citation": "CPLR § 4103", "heading": "Issues triable by a jury revealed at trial; demand and waiver of trial by jury", "text": ["§ 4103. Issues triable by a jury revealed at trial; demand and waiver of trial by jury. When it appears in the course of a trial by the court that the relief required, although not originally demanded by a party, entitles the adverse party to a trial by jury of certain issues of fact, the court shall give the adverse party an opportunity to demand a jury trial of such issues. Failure to make such demand within the time limited by the court shall be deemed a waiver of the right to trial by jury. Upon such demand, the court shall order a jury trial of any issues of fact which are required to be tried by jury."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4103", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- If, during a **bench trial**, it appears the relief entitles the **adverse party** to a jury on certain fact issues, the court **shall give that party an opportunity to demand** a jury. **Failure to demand within the court's time limit = waiver.** On demand, the court orders a jury trial of the required issues.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/4103", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}