Colorado justices weigh ‘extreme’ proposals for civil jury trial requests

The Colorado Supreme Court is debating two contrasting plans for when civil litigants can request a jury trial instead of a judge-led bench trial. This is significant because the Colorado Constitution doesn't guarantee a jury trial in civil cases. The discussions highlight a broader debate about access to justice and whether juries should be more available in civil matters. The decisions made could reshape how legal disputes are resolved in Colorado, affecting everything from personal injury cases to business litigation.