The Court ruled that the Seventh Amendment requires a jury to determine whether an entity is liable for civil penalties under the Clean Water Act. The Seventh Amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil cases at law in federal court.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. The Seventh Amendment affords the parties the right to a jury trial whenever the cause of action is legal in nature. CHARLES E. CLARKt AND HARRY SHULMANtt. §49-14(b) was amended to change the burden of proof in a civil paternity action to clear, cogent and convincing evidence for cases filed on or after that date. If an exhibit is changed, counsel must provide three complete copies of the amended exhibit. The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial for certain civil cases under federal law. Additionally, at the Calendar. Call, Counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to items to be included in the Jury.