Form that must be filled out and submitted to request that the case be set for trial. Jury or nonjury trial.I request a jury trial. To demand a jury trial in an unlawful detainer case, you generally need to file a specific court form along with your answer to the complaint. Lawyers often advise litigants to be wary before making a jury demand. Many attorneys feel that jury trials are difficult and excessively complicated. In ALL California courts, including San Diego Superior Court, if a plaintiff wants a jury trial they must ask for it in the complaint. 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 Rule 39(b) motion for relief gives the Court discretion to grant a jury trial where a party's demand for jury trial is untimely. A "motion for a continuance" is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date.