Can I request a jury trial in a small claims court case?

In Indiana, it is not possible to request a jury trial in a small claims court case. Small claims courts are designed to provide a quick, inexpensive way of resolving civil disputes with relatively small dollar amounts in dispute. In Indiana, small claims court cases are usually decided solely by a judge without the benefit of a jury trial. To file a small claims court case, both parties must agree to have the case heard in small claims court. Once in small claims court, a judge hears the case and renders a decision after evaluating the evidence presented by both parties. The judge decides the outcome of the case based on the law, and a jury is not involved. The decision of a small claims court judge is final and binding. Appeals are not allowed in small claims court cases. Therefore, the decision of the judge is final and cannot be appealed or overturned. However, parties dissatisfied with the decision of the small claims court judge may choose to file a new case in a traditional court, where a jury may be requested. However, it is important to keep in mind that filing a new case in a traditional court can be a time consuming and costly process.

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