Civil Litigation: Alternative Dispute Resolution Generally
“‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ [ADR] is a term covering the full range of techniques designed to…
Civil: Statutes of Limitations Generally
“Statutes of limitations govern when a lawsuit must be filed: ‘Civil actions, without exception, can only…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 2000-2001 [Trespass]
Instruction 2000 [Trespass—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant trespassed on his property.…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1600-1605 [Emotional Distress]
Instruction 1600 [Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant’s…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1800-1810 [Right of Privacy]
Intrusion 1800 [Intrusion into Private Affairs]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant violated her right…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1900-1908 [Fraud or Deceit]
Instruction 1900 [Intentional Misrepresentation]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant made a false representation that…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1400 & 1409 [False Imprisonment]
Instruction 1400 [No Arrest Involved—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that she was wrongfully restrained,…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1300-1321 [Assault & Battery]
Instruction 1300 [Battery—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant committed a battery. To…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 451-473 [Negligence]
Instruction 451 [Affirmative Defense—Contractual Assumption of Risk]: The defendant claims that the plaintiff may not…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 440-450C [Negligence]
Instruction 440 [Negligent Use of Nondeadly Force by Law Enforcement Officer in Arrest or Other…