Civil: Jury Instruction, Causation: Multiple Causes
“A person’s negligence may combine with another factor to cause harm. If you find that…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Res ipsa loquitur
“Plaintiff may prove that Defendant’s negligence caused his harm if he proves all of the…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Amount of Caution Required in Transmitting Electric Power
“People and companies must be very careful in constructing, insulating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing power…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Employee Required to Work in Dangerous Situations
“An employee required to work under dangerous conditions must use the amount of care for…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Amount of Caution Required in Dangerous Situations
“People must be extremely careful when they deal with dangerous items or participate in dangerous…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Custom or Practice
“You may consider customs or practices in the community in deciding whether [plaintiff/defendant] acted reasonably.…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Duty of Care Owed Children
“An adult must anticipate the ordinary behavior of children. An adult must be more careful…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Reliance on Good Conduct of Others
“Every person has a right to expect that every other person will use reasonable care…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Comparative Fault of Plaintiff
“Defendant claims that Plaintiff’s own negligence contributed to his harm. To succeed on this claim,…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Negligence Intoxication
“A person is not necessarily negligent just because that person used alcohol [or drugs]. However,…