Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 28 : Section 1874


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1874. Actions on bonds and specialties

      In all actions to recover the forfeiture annexed to any articles
    of agreement, covenant, bond, or other specialty, wherein the
    forfeiture, breach, or nonperformance appears by default or
    confession of the defendant, the court shall render judgment for
    the plaintiff for such amount as is due. If the sum is uncertain,
    it shall, upon request of either party, be assessed by a jury.



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