It protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value. Failure to include this statement on the caption shall be a waiver of jury trial, unless the demand for jury is contained in the body of the pleading.If you do not know an attorney and you live in the Atlanta Area, you should contact the Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 404-521-0777. O Fill in your name on the blank for the Petitioner. O Do not fill in the Civil Action Case Number. War had been fought over issues of States' rights, including the right to control the institution of slavery. The 7th Amendment's purpose is to create rules for civil trials to ensure that a jury of peers decides civil cases. It protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value. O Fill in your name on the blank for the Petitioner. O Do not fill in the Civil Action Case Number.