Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 28 : Section 1873


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1873. Admiralty and maritime cases

      In any case of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction relating to
    any matter of contract or tort arising upon or concerning any
    vessel of twenty tons or upward, enrolled and licensed for the
    coasting trade, and employed in the business of commerce and
    navigation between places in different states upon the lakes and
    navigable waters connecting said lakes, the trial of all issues of
    fact shall be by jury if either party demands it.



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