A civil case for which a jury is involved is generally a dispute between two or more parties that does not involve a criminal matter. The court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit.If either party wishes to prepare a Jury Notebook, the party should bring that request to the attention of the Court at or before the. 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. A CJI2d instruction is a model instruction provided for the guidance of a trial court. Court cases that involve disputes between people or businesses over money or some injury to personal rights are called "civil" cases. Purpose of This Handbook The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint trial jurors with the general nature and importance of their role as jurors. Genevieve A. Clark was adjudged guilty of contempt of court ( 1 F. Supp. 747), and she appeals. In fact, lawyers will negotiate right up to the moment the trial begins.