§ 797-i. Trial. Where triable issues of fact are raised, they shall be tried by the court unless, at the time the petition is noticed to be heard, a party demands a trial by jury, in which case trial shall be by jury. At the time when issue is joined, the court, at the request of either party shall adjourn the trial of the issue, not less than fourteen days, except by consent of all parties. A party's second or subsequent request for adjournment shall be granted in the court's sole discretion.