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In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Key Points
- Guarantees trial by jury in civil cases exceeding twenty dollars.
- Limits courts from re-examining facts already decided by a jury.
Historical Background
Ratified in 1791, this amendment was designed to preserve the common law practice of jury trials and prevent judicial overreach in civil disputes.
Modern Relevance
Although the monetary threshold is mostly symbolic today, the amendment protects citizens’ rights to jury trials in civil cases.