United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 28. JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE |
Part VI. PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS |
Chapter 161. UNITED STATES AS PARTY GENERALLY |
§ 2402. Jury trial in actions against United States
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Subject to chapter 179 of this title, any action against the United States under section 1346 shall be tried by the court without a jury, except that any action against the United States under section 1346(a)(1) shall, at the request of either party to such action, be tried by the court with a jury.
Historical And Revision
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 41(20), 931(a) (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 24, par. 20, 36 Stat. 1093; Nov. 23, 1921, ch. 136, § 1310(c), 42 Stat. 311;
Section consolidates non-jury provisions of sections 41(20) and 931(a) of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed. For other provisions of said section 931(a) relating to tort claims, see Distribution Table.
Word “actions” was substituted for “suits”, in view of Rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Provisions of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 41(20) relating to jurisdiction of district courts and time for bringing actions against the United States are the basis of sections 1346 and 2401 of this title.
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–331 substituted “Subject to chapter 179 of this title, any action” for “Any action”.
1954—Act
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–331 effective