Section 23.77. Jury trial.

 

(1)  If in circuit court either party files a written demand for a jury trial within 20 days after the court appearance date and immediately pays the fee prescribed in s. 814.61 (4) , the court shall place the case on the jury calendar. The number of jurors shall be determined under s. 756.06 (2) (b) . If no party demands a trial by jury, the right to trial by jury is permanently waived.

(3)  If there is a demand for a trial by jury, the provisions of s. 345.43 (3) (a) and (b) are applicable.

1975 c. 365 ; 1977 c. 305 , 318 , 447 ; 1977 c. 449 s. 497 ; 1979 c. 175 s. 53 ; 1981 c. 317 ; 1995 a. 427 ; Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08 , 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997).