United States · Bill · S
S. 2057 (93rd)
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide in civil cases for juries of six persons.
Introduced
22 June 1973
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Status
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Provides that petit juries in United States district courts shall consist of six jurors in civil cases at law, unless the parties shall stipulate to a lesser number. Requires the verdict of such jury to be unanimous, unless the parties stipulate otherwise. Provides that each party in such actions shall be entitled to two preemptory challenges. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875)
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summary · EN · 22 June 1973
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/2057
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/s/2057