<P> The Seventh Amendment is generally considered one of the more straightforward amendments of the Bill of Rights . While the Seventh Amendment 's provision for jury trials in civil cases has never been incorporated ( i.e. , applied to the states ) almost every state voluntarily complies with this requirement . The prohibition of overturning a jury 's findings of fact applies to federal cases , state cases involving federal law , and to review of state cases by federal courts . United States v. Wonson ( 1812 ) established the historical test , which interpreted the amendment as relying on English common law to determine whether a jury trial was necessary in a civil suit . The amendment thus does not guarantee trial by jury in cases under maritime law , in lawsuits against the government itself , and for many parts of patent claims . In all other cases , the jury can be waived by consent of the parties . </P>
<P> The Seventh Amendment is generally considered one of the more straightforward amendments of the Bill of Rights . While the Seventh Amendment 's provision for jury trials in civil cases has never been incorporated ( i.e. , applied to the states ) almost every state voluntarily complies with this requirement . The prohibition of overturning a jury 's findings of fact applies to federal cases , state cases involving federal law , and to review of state cases by federal courts . United States v. Wonson ( 1812 ) established the historical test , which interpreted the amendment as relying on English common law to determine whether a jury trial was necessary in a civil suit . The amendment thus does not guarantee trial by jury in cases under maritime law , in lawsuits against the government itself , and for many parts of patent claims . In all other cases , the jury can be waived by consent of the parties . </P>
which system of law is the seventh amendment based on
which system of law is the seventh amendment based on
English common law
English common law