(a) MAKING A JURY DEMAND. On any issue triable of right by a jury, a party may demand a jury trial by serving the other parties with a written demand at or before the initial hearing, or by such extended time as the court may allow for good cause. The jury demand must be accompanied by: (1) the fee required by rule or administrative order, unless the court has authorized the party to proceed without payment or prepayment of costs; and(2) a verified answer setting out the facts on which the defense is based, if the jury demand is made by the defendant.(b) CERTIFYING CASE TO CIVIL ACTIONS BRANCH. If a jury trial is properly demanded, the court must certify the case to the Civil Actions Branch for trial on an expedited basis.COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS
This rule has been amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules.