The U.S. Constitution provides that any party to a civil lawsuit has a right to a trial by jury in all cases at law "where the value in controversy shall exceed $20." What was the reason for providing a minimum dollar limitation? Is the purpose still served? Discuss the implications of providing rights tied to dollar amounts specified in a constitution.

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The U.S. Constitution provides that any party to a civil lawsuit has a right to a trial by jury in all cases at law "where the value in controversy shall exceed $20." What was the reason for providing a minimum dollar limitation? Is the purpose still served? Discuss the implications of providing rights tied to dollar amounts specified in a constitution.

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The Answer of The U.S. Constitution provides that any party to a civil lawsuit has a right to a trial by jury in all cases at law "where the value in controversy shall exceed $20." What was the reason for providing a minimum dollar limitation? Is the purpose still served? Discuss the implications of providing rights tied to dollar amounts specified in a constitution.

The US Constitution Provides That Any Party to a Civil Lawsuit