Mr. Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court. The question presented in this case is whether the Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in an action brought in the' District of Columbia for the recovery of possession of real property. In May 1971, petitioner, Dave Pernell, entered into a lease agreement with respondent, Southall R…
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