Civil: Jury Instruction, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
“Plaintiff claims that Defendant’s conduct caused him to suffer severe emotional distress. To establish this…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Common Law Right to Detain for Investigation
“Defendant claims that the detention was not wrongful because she had a right to detain…
Civil: Jury Instruction, False Imprisonment
“Plaintiff claims that he was wrongfully restrained/confined/detained by Defendant. To establish this claim, Plaintiff must…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Transferred Intent
“If Defendant intended to commit a battery or assault on one person, but by mistake…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Intent
“Defendant acted intentionally if she intended to [e.g., “assault Plaintiff,” “commit a battery”] or if…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Affirmative Defense—Self-Defense/Defense of Others
“Defendant claims that she is not responsible for Plaintiff’s harm because she was acting in…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Invalid Consent
“Plaintiff claims that his consent was obtained by fraud/mistake/duress, was obtained as a result of…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Assault
“Plaintiff claims that Defendant assaulted him. To establish this claim, Plaintiff must prove all of…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Battery
“Plaintiff claims that Defendant committed a battery. To establish this claim, Plaintiff must prove all…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Conditions on Adjacent Property [Dangerous Condition on Public Property]
“Defendant’s property may be considered dangerous if conditions on adjacent property contribute to exposing those…