Section II-19: Trial by jury.

    The right of trial by jury shall be and remain inviolate, except
in civil cases wherein the amount in controversy does not exceed One
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), or in criminal cases
wherein punishment for the offense charged is by fine only, not
exceeding One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).  Provided,
however, that the Legislature may provide for jury trial in cases
involving lesser amounts.  Juries for the trial of civil cases,
involving more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), and felony
criminal cases shall consist of twelve (12) persons.  All other juries
shall consist of six (6) persons.  However, in all cases the parties
may agree on a lesser number of jurors than provided herein.
    In all criminal cases where imprisonment for more than six (6)
months is authorized the entire number of jurors must concur to render
a verdict.  In all other cases three-fourths (3/4) of the whole number
of jurors concurring shall have power to render a verdict.  When a
verdict is rendered by less than the whole number of jurors, the
verdict shall be signed by each juror concurring therein.