Tull v. United States
United States Supreme Court
481 U.S. 412 (1987)
Relevant factsFree
The government sought both an injunction and civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day against Tull (defendant) for Clean Water Act violations, and the district court denied his jury-trial demand, ultimately finding him liable and imposing a $75,000 fine after a bench trial.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant is entitled to a jury trial on the issue of whether he violated a federal civil statute.