Evans v. General Motors Corp., 277 Conn, at 510, 893 A.2d at 380. See, also, Holt v. Parmer, 106 Cal. App. 2d 329, 235 P.2d 43 (1951) (stating where case involves application of doctrines of equity and relief sought is equitable, parties are not entitled to jury trial). The existence of the statutory right to vacate a judgment can be traced to 1867, prior to the adoption of the Nebraska Constitution.