If you wish to make a jury demand, you should request a jury trial when you answer the petition. You can tell the clerk and pay the jury demand fee.You must file a jury demand and pay the jury fee on the court date. It will be similar to a trial with a judge, however, juries can feel sympathy for a person and can make a ruling that goes against you. A typical bench trial may take minutes to an hour, if the only witnesses are the landlord and the tenant, and there are no real defenses or counterclaims. What is a "judgment for possession"? A "judgment for possession" means your landlord won a case against the you and can file a writ of restitution. If you go to the hearing and lose the case, you can file a de novo appeal to the State or Superior Court, and may ask for a jury trial there. Complete your questionnaire online, you may also complete your Questionnaire using the telephone service at 1-866-648-4880. We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms.