Sec. 30.008. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT; FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A justice court may order a party who demands a jury trial in a justice court and who fails to appear for the trial to pay the costs incurred for impaneling the jury.
(b) The justice court may release a party from the obligation to pay costs under this section for good cause.
(c) An order issued by a justice court under this section may be enforced by contempt as prescribed by Section 21.002(c), Government Code.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 122, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Renumbered from Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 30.007 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Chapter 30 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 30.001. Instrument to Waive Service or Confess Judgment
Section 30.002. Expiration of Judge's Term; Death of Judge
Section 30.003. Legislative Continuance
Section 30.004. Notice to Attorney General for Certain Suits
Section 30.005. Religious Holy Day
Section 30.006. Certain Law Enforcement Agency Records Not Subject to Discovery
Section 30.007. Production of Financial Institution Records
Section 30.008. Demand for Jury Trial in Justice Court; Failure to Appear
Section 30.009. Mistrial in Justice Court or Municipal Court
Section 30.011. Electronic Subpoena Application
Section 30.012. Use of Communication Equipment in Certain Proceedings
Section 30.013. Confidential Identity in Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 30.014. Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information
Section 30.015. Provision of Current Address of Party in Civil Action
Section 30.016. Recusal or Disqualification of Certain Judges
Section 30.017. Claims Against Certain Judges
Section 30.018. Court Clerk's Execution Docket
Section 30.021. Award of Attorney's Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss
Section 30.022. Award of Attorney's Fees in Actions Challenging Abortion Laws