Civil: Jury Instruction, “Fiduciary Duty” Explained
“[A/An] [agent/stockbroker/real estate agent/real estate broker/corporate officer/partner] owes what is known as a fiduciary duty…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Duty to Mitigate Damages for Future Lost Earnings
“Plaintiff is not entitled to recover damages for future economic losses that Defendant proves Plaintiff…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Duty to Mitigate Damages for Past Lost Earnings
“Plaintiff is not entitled to recover damages for economic losses that Defendant proves Plaintiff could…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Comparative Fault of Plaintiff—General Verdict
“If you decide that Plaintiff’s negligence combined with Defendant’s [negligence/conduct/product] in causing Plaintiff’sharm, then you…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Punitive Damages—Individual Defendant—Bifurcated Trial (Second Phase)
“You must now decide the amount, if any, that you should award Plaintiff in punitive…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Punitive Damages—Individual Defendant—Bifurcated Trial (First Phase)
“If you decide that Defendant’s conduct caused Plaintiff harm, you must decide whether that conduct…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Punitive Damages—Individual Defendant—Trial Not Bifurcated
“If you decide that Defendant’s conduct caused Plaintiff harm, you must decide whether that conduct…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Prejudgment Interest (Civ. Code, § 3288)
“If you decide that Plaintiff is entitled to recover damages for past economic loss in…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Damages From Multiple Defendants
“In this case, Plaintiff seeks damages from more than one defendant. You must determine the…
Civil: Jury Instruction, Life Expectancy
“If you decide Plaintiff has suffered damages that will continue for the rest of his…