Section 4101. Issues triable by a jury revealed before trial

In the
  following actions, the issues of fact shall be tried by a jury unless  a
  jury  trial  is  waived  or  a reference is directed under section 4317,
  except that equitable defenses  and  equitable  counterclaims  shall  be
  tried by the court:
    1. an action in which a party demands and sets forth facts which would
  permit a judgment for a sum of money only;
    2.  an action of ejectment; for dower; for waste; for abatement of and
  damages for a nuisance; to recover a chattel; or for determination of  a
  claim  to  real  property  under  article  fifteen  of the real property
  actions and proceedings law; and
    3. any other action in which a party is entitled by  the  constitution
  or by express provision of law to a trial by jury.