If you would like to ask for a jury trial, you may enter a short plain statement in your complaint, that states, "demand for jury trial. The judge speaks to the jurors, telling them the names of the people involved in the case and stating what the case is about.2. At all times relevant in this Complaint, Plaintiff was and is a competent adult who resides in Contra Costa County, California. This page gives basic information about a few of these options, such as filing a motion, demurrer, or cross-complaint. This Honorable Court should retain jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 1333 and strike the Plaintiffs' claim for jury trial. However, you must request it in writing, file the request with the court clerk and pay a nominal jury fee. Either party may file a demand for jury trial. The demand must be timely filed per statute or the right to a jury trial is waived.