The right to a jury trial:
A) must be exercised in all cases
B) can only be exercised by the plaintiff
C) can only be exercised if both the plaintiff and defendant agree
D) can only be exercised by the defendant
E) none of the other choices are correct

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The right to a jury trial does not have to be exercised in all cases, and it is not limited to either the plaintiff or defendant exclusively. Both parties have the right to request a jury trial in civil cases, and in criminal cases, the defendant has the right to a jury trial. The statement that it can only be exercised if both parties agree is also incorrect. Therefore, none of the other choices accurately describe the conditions under which the right to a jury trial can be exercised.

The Right to a Jury Trial