CV99 - Introducing a self-represented litigant to the jury.
CV101 - General admonitions.
CV101A - General admonitions. [self-represented litigant version]
CV101B - Further admonition about electronic devices.
CV102 - Role of the judge, jury and lawyers.
CV102A - Role of the judge, jury, parties, lawyers. [self-represented litigant version]
CV103 - Nature of the case.
CV104 - Order of trial.
CV105 - Sequence of instructions not significant.
CV106 - Jurors must follow the instructions.
CV107 - Jurors may not decide based on sympathy, passion, and prejudice.
CV108 - Note-taking.
CV109 - Juror questions for witnesses. [Optional for judges who permit questions]
CV110 - Rules applicable to recesses.
CV111A - Definition of “person.”
CV111B - All persons equal before the law.
CV112 - Multiple parties.
CV113 - Multiple plaintiffs.
CV114 - Multiple defendants.
CV115 - Settling parties.
CV116 - Discontinuance as to some defendants.
CV117 - Preponderance of the evidence.
CV118 - Clear and convincing evidence.
CV119 - Evidence.
CV119A - Evidence. [self-represented litigant version]
CV120 - Direct and circumstantial evidence.
CV121 - Believability of witnesses.
CV122 - Inconsistent statements.
CV123 - Effect of willfully false testimony.
CV124 - Stipulated facts.
CV125 - Judicial notice.
CV126 - Depositions.
CV127 - Limited purpose evidence.
CV128 - Objections and rulings on evidence and procedure.
CV128A - Objections and rulings on evidence and procedure. [Self-represented litigant version.]
CV129 - Statement of opinion.
CV130A - Charts and summaries as evidence.
CV130B - Charts and summaries of evidence.
CV131 - Spoliation.
CV132 - Out-of-state or out-of-town experts.
CV133 - Conflicting testimony of experts.
CV134 - No record of testimony.
CV135 - Time taken for case to arrive at trial.
CV151 - Closing roadmap
CV152 - Closing arguments
CV153 - Legal rulings
CV154 - Judicial neutrality
CV155 - Foreperson selection and duties and jury deliberations
CV156 - Do not resort to chance
CV157 - Agreement on special verdict
CV158 - Discussing the case after trial
CV201 - "Fault" defined.
CV202A - "Negligence" defined.
CV202B - "Gross negligence" defined.
CV203 - "Negligence" defined. Person with disability.
CV204 - Care required when children are present.
CV205 - Care required by children.
CV206 - Care required for a child participating in an adult activity.
CV207 - Abnormally dangerous activity.
CV208 - Care required in controlling electricity.
CV209 - "Cause" defined.
CV210 - Superseding cause.
CV211 - Allocation of fault.
CV212 - Violation of a safety law.
CV299 - Verdict Forms
CV301A - Medical Malpractice Instruction Notes
CV301B - Elements of a medical negligence claim.
CV301C - "Standard of care" defined.
CV302 - “Standard of care” for nurses defined.
CV303 - Care owed by nurse under varying circumstances.
CV304 - Duty to disclose material medical information.
CV305 - Duty to refer.
CV306 - Duty to warn of how to avoid injury.
CV307 - Duties of hospital to patients.
CV308 - Physicians may assume compliance with orders.
CV309 - “Cause” defined.
CV310 - Duty to obtain informed consent. “Informed consent” defined.
CV311 - Elements of an informed consent claim.
CV312 - “Substantial and significant risk” defined.
CV313 - Standard for judging patient’s consent.
CV314 - Consent to or refusal of treatment.
CV315 - Consent is presumed.
CV316 - Common knowledge defense.
CV317 - Refusal of information defense.
CV318 - Reasonable non-disclosure defense.
CV319 - Written consent defense.
CV320 - Patient's duty of care.
CV321 - Patient’s negligence in failing to follow instructions.
CV322 - Patient’s negligence in giving medical history.
CV323 - Reserved.
CV324 - Use of alternative treatment methods.
CV325 - Timely filing claim. “Discovery of injury” defined.
CV326 - Expert testimony required.
CV327 - Inference of fault (res ipsa loquitur).
CV328 - Common knowledge and need for expert testimony.
CV329 - Patient may rely on advice.
CV330 - No recovery for oral promises.
CV399 - Verdict Forms
CV401 - Legal Malpractice Instruction Notes
CV402 - Elements of claim for legal malpractice.
CV403 - Elements of claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
CV404 - Attorney-client relationship.
CV405 - Duty of care.
CV406 - Scope of representation.
CV407 - “Cause” defined.
CV408 - Plaintiff’s fault.
CV409 - Damages caused by a judicial mistake.
CV501 - Standard of care for design professionals.
CV502 - Standard of care of a specialist.
CV503 - Evidence of standard of care where expert is required.
CV504 - Measure of damages. Defective improvements.
CV505 - Betterment or value added.
CV506 - Creation of a warranty.
CV507 - Breach of warranty essential elements.
CV508 - Implied warranties. Accuracy and fitness for purpose.
CV601A - Motor Vehicle Instruction Notes
CV601B - Introduction
CV602 - Violation of statute, ordinance or safety law.
CV603 - Reasonable care.
CV604 - Control of vehicle.
CV605 - Lookout.
CV606 - Following at a safe distance.
CV607 - Vehicle maintenance.
CV608 - Speed.
CV609 - Minimum speed.
CV610 - Turning/lane change.
CV611 - “Right-of-way” defined.
CV612 - Right-of-way. Left turns.
CV613 - Right-of-way. Unregulated intersection.
CV614 - Right-of-way. Traffic signals.
CV615 - Right-of-way. Flashing red light.
CV616 - Right-of-way. Flashing yellow light.
CV617 - Intoxicated driver.
CV618 - Young drivers.
CV619 - Drivers approached by emergency vehicle.
CV620 - Emergency vehicle drivers.
CV621 - Pedestrians.
CV622 - Pedestrian crossing a roadway.
CV623 - Right-of-way toward pedestrians.
CV624 - Pedestrian signals.
CV625 - Driving near children.
CV626 - Bicyclist.
CV627 - Bicycles. Three-foot rule.
CV628 - Real property owner to remove obstruction impairing view.
CV629 - Assuming obedience to law.
CV630 - Owner who allows minor to drive.
CV631 - Negligent entrustment.
CV632 - Threshold.
CV633 - Police officer testimony.
CV634 - Insurance.
CV635 - Seatbelt usage.
CV901 - Boundary by Acquiescence
CV902 - Visible Line
CV903 - Occupy Defined
CV904 - Mutual Acquiescence
CV905 - Exception to Silence Equaling Acquiescence
CV1001 - Strict liability. Introduction.
CV1002 - Strict liability. Elements of claim for a [design] [manufacturing] defect.
CV1003 - Strict liability. Definition of “design defect.”
CV1004 - Strict liability. Definition of “manufacturing defect.”
CV1005 - Industry standard.
CV1006 - Strict liability. Definition of “unreasonably dangerous.”
CV1007 - Strict liability. Duty to warn.
CV1008 - Strict liability. Elements of claim for failure to adequately warn.
CV1009 - Strict liability. Definition of "adequate warning."
CV1010 - Strict liability. Failure to warn. Presumption that a warning would have been read and followed.
CV1011 - Strict liability. Failure to warn. Presumption that a warning will be read and followed.
CV1012 - Strict liability. Component part manufacturer. Part defective only as incorporated into finished product.
CV1013 - Strict liability. Component part manufacturer. Defective part incorporated into finished product.
CV1014 - Strict liability. Defective condition of FDA approved drugs.
CV1015 - Negligence. Definition of “Negligence.”
CV1016 - Negligence. Elements of claim for [design] [manufacturing] defect.
CV1017 - Negligence. Duty to warn.
CV1018 - Negligence. Elements of claim for failure to adequately warn.
CV1019 - Negligence. Definition of “adequate warning.”
CV1020 - Negligence. Duty of designer/manufacturer.
CV1021 - Negligence. Drug manufacturer’s duty.
CV1022 - Negligence. Retailer’s duty.
CV1023 - Breach of Warranty. Definition of “Warranty.”
CV1024 - Breach of Express Warranty. Creation of an express warranty.
CV1025 - Breach of Express Warranty. Description of goods.
CV1026 - Breach of Express Warranty. What is not required to create an express warranty.
CV1027 - Breach of Express Warranty. Objective standard to create an express warranty.
CV1028 - Breach of Express Warranty. Elements of claim. (Contract).
CV1029 - Breach of Express Warranty. Elements of claim. (Tort)
CV1030 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Elements of implied warranty of merchantability claim. (Contract).
CV1031 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Elements of implied warranty of merchantability claim. (Tort).
CV1032 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Creation of an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
CV1033 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Elements of claim for breach of an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. (Contract).
CV1034 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Elements of claim for breach of an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. (Tort).
CV1035 - Breach of Implied Warranty. Warranty implied by course of dealing or usage of trade. (Contract).
CV1036 - Breach of Warranty. Allergic reaction or hypersensitivity.
CV1037 - Breach of Warranty. Improper use.
CV1038 - Breach of Warranty. Effect of buyer's examination.
CV1039 - Breach of Warranty. Exclusion or modification of express warranties by agreement.
CV1040 - Breach of Warranty. Validity of disclaimer.
CV1041 - Breach of Warranty. Notice of breach.
CV1042 - Breach of Warranty. Definition of “goods.”
CV1043 - Breach of Warranty. Definition of “sale.” (Contract)
CV1044 - Breach of Warranty. Definition of “sample” or “model.” (Contract)
CV1045 - Sophisticated user.
CV1046 - Conformity with government standard.
CV1047 - Product misuse.
CV1048 - Product alteration.
CV1049 - Unreasonable use. (Assumption of a known risk.)
CV1050 - Comparative fault.
CV1051 - Product unavoidably unsafe.
CV1052 - Learned intermediary.
CV1053 - Definition of "state of the art."
CV1054 - Later remedial measures.
CV1101 - Premises Liability Committee Notes.
CV1102 - Duty to invitee.
CV1103 - Duty to licensee for an activity on the property.
CV1104 - Duty to licensee for a condition on the property.
CV1105 - General duty to a trespasser.
CV1105A - Duty to a trespasser for an activity on the property.
CV1105B - Duty to trespasser for an artificial condition on the property.
CV1105C - Duty to trespassing child for an attractive nuisance on the property.
CV1106 - Duty to persons on a public way.
CV1107 - Duty of landlord.
CV1108 - Duty of property seller.
CV1109 - Duty of recreational property owner.
CV1110 - Recovery for injury to ski resort patrons.
CV1111 - Inherent risks of skiing defined.
CV1112 - Types of inherent risks of skiing.
CV1113A - Burden of proof.
CV1113B - Burden of proof.
CV1113C - Burden of proof.
CV1201 - Trespass to real property
CV1202 - Trespass to personal property
CV1203 - Consent
CV1204 - Implied consent - custom and usage
CV1205 - Damages - nominal damages
CV1206 - Nuisance - introductory instruction
CV1207 - Nuisance per se
CV1208 - Statutory nuisance claim
CV1209 - Common law private nuisance claim
CV1210 - Statutory public nuisance claim
CV1211 - Damages for nuisance
CV1212 - Non-economic damages for nuisance
CV1213 - Reasonableness
CV1301 - Section 1983 Claim--Elements.
CV1302 - Section 1983 Claim--Deprivation of Rights.
CV1303 - Warrantless Arrest.
CV1304 - Probable Cause.
CV1304A - Offenses at Issue.
CV1305 - Unlawful Arrest--Any Crime.
CV1307 - Reasonable Suspicion.
CV1307A - Investigative Stop.
CV1308 - Unreasonable or Excessive Force--Introductory Instruction.
CV1309 - Unreasonable or Excessive Force--Standard.
CV1310 - Search of Property--Definition.
CV1311 - Search of Property--Constitutional Right.
CV1312 - Lawful Search of Real Property.
CV1313 - Consent.
CV1314 - Probable Cause--Search of Residence.
CV1315 - Exigent Circumstances.
CV1316 - Seizures of Property.
CV1317 - Entry of Residence Pursuant to Arrest Warrant.
CV1318 - Protective Security Sweep.
CV1319 - Validity of Search Warrant Application.
CV1401 - Elements of a Claim for Intentional Interference with Economic Relations.
CV1402 - "Economic Relationship" Defined.
CV1403 - "Intentionally Interfered" Defined.
CV1404 - "Improper Means" Defined.
CV1405 - Defenses: Privilege.
CV1406 - Damages.
CV1407 - Damages: Lost Profits.
CV1501 - Intentional infliction of emotional distress.
CV1502 - Outrageous conduct.
CV1503 - Severe or extreme emotional distress.
CV1504 - Definition of intent and reckless disregard.
CV1505 - Negligent infliction of emotional distress-Direct victim.
CV1506 - Negligent infliction of emotional distress-Bystander
CV1507 - Definition of "zone of danger."
CV1601 - Introductory Notes to Practitioners (not to be read to the jury).
CV1602 - Elements of a Defamation Claim.
CV1603 - Definition: Publication.
CV1604A - Definition: About the Plaintiff – Public Figure or Public Official Plaintiff – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable.
CV1604B - Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable.
CV1604C - Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – No Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable – Negligence.
CV1604D - Definition: About the Plaintiff – Private Plaintiff – No Matter of Public Concern – Connection to Plaintiff is Reasonable – Strict Liability.
CV1604E - Definition: About the Plaintiff – Connection to Plaintiff is Unreasonable.
CV1605 - Definition: False Statement.
CV1606 - Definition: Opinion.
CV1607 - Definition: Defamatory.
CV1608 - Conditional Privilege.
CV1609 - Non-actionable Statements.
CV1610 - Definition: Requisite Degree of Fault – Private Figure – Matter of Public Concern.
CV1611 - Definition: Requisite Degree of Fault –Public Official or Public Figure.
CV1612 - Group Defamation Rule.
CV1613 - Causation.
CV1614 - Presumed Damages.
CV1615 - Damages – Economic Damages.
CV1616 - Damages – Noneconomic Damages.
CV1617 - Damages – Punitive Damages – Public Figure/Official and/or Issue of Public Concern.
CV1618 - Damages – Effect of Retraction.
CV1619 - Affirmative Defense – Consent.
CV1620 - Affirmative Defense – Statute of Limitations.
CV1801 - Elements of fraud.
CV1802 - Elements of negligent misrepresentation.
CV1803 - Reckless false statement.
CV1804 - Recovery for misrepresentation of fact.
CV1805 - Promises and statements of future performance.
CV1806 - Important statement of fact.
CV1807 - Duty to speak the whole truth.
CV1808 - Intent to induce reliance.
CV1809 - Intent.
CV1810 - Reasonable reliance.
CV1811 - Concealment or fraudulent non-disclosure.
CV1812 - Compensatory damages.
CV1899 - Special verdict form.
CV1901 - Injurious Falsehood-Introductory Notes to Practitioners (not to be read to the jury).
CV1902 - Elements of an Injurious Falsehood Claim.
CV1903 - Definition: Publication.
CV1904 - Disparaging Statement.
CV1905 - Definition: False Statement.
CV1906 - Definition: Opinion.
CV1907 - Definition: Malice.
CV1908 - Economic Damages.
CV1909 - Non-actionable Statements.
CV2001 - Introduction to tort damages. Economic and noneconomic damages introduced.
CV2002 - Proof of damages.
CV2003 - Economic damages defined.
CV2004 - Noneconomic damages defined.
CV2005 - Economic damages. Medical care and related expenses.
CV2006 - Economic damages. Lost earnings. [Lost earning capacity.]
CV2007 - Economic damages. Loss of household services.
CV2008 - Economic damages. Injury to personal property.
CV2009 - Economic damages. Injury to real property.
CV2010 - "Fair market value" defined.
CV2011 - Economic damages. Loss of use of personal property.
CV2012 - Noneconomic damages. Loss of consortium.
CV2013 - Wrongful death claim. Adult. Factors for deciding damages.
CV2014 - Wrongful death claim. Minor. Factors for deciding damages.
CV2015 - Survival claim.
CV2017 - Susceptibility to injury.
CV2018 - Pre-existing conditions.
CV2019 - Aggravation of dormant pre-existing condition.
CV2020 - Mitigation of damages.
CV2021 - Present cash value.
CV2022 - Life expectancy.
CV2023 - Effect of settlement.
CV2024 - Collateral source payments.
CV2025 - Arguments of counsel not evidence of damages.
CV2026 - Punitive damages. Introduction.
CV2027 - Amount of punitive damages.
CV2028 - Punitive damages and harm to other people.
CV2029 - Factors to consider in determining the amount of damages.
CV2030 - Reprehensibility.
CV2031 - Reprehensibility. Similar Conduct Toward Other People.
CV2032 - Reprehensibility. Conduct in other states.
CV2033 - Driving under the influence.
CV2034 - Providing controlled substance.
CV2101 - Issues in a breach of contract case.
CV2102 - Elements for breach of contract.
CV2103 - Creation of a contract.
CV2104 - Offer.
CV2105 - Acceptance.
CV2106 - Withdrawal of offer.
CV2107 - Consideration.
CV2108 - Simultaneous duty to perform.
CV2109 - Unspecified time of performance.
CV2110 - Substantial performance.
CV2111 - Occurrence or failure of condition precedent.
CV2112 - Disputed condition precedent.
CV2113 - When performance is not excused by other party’s non-performance.
CV2114 - Promissory estoppel.
CV2115 - Breach of the contract.
CV2116 - Material breach.
CV2117 - Partial breach.
CV2118 - Anticipatory breach.
CV2119 - Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
CV2120 - Accord and satisfaction.
CV2121 - Novation.
CV2122 - Duress.
CV2123 - Improper threat.
CV2124 - Fraudulent inducement.
CV2125 - Impossibility/Impracticability.
CV2126 - Frustration of purpose.
CV2127 - Substantive unconscionability.
CV2128 - Procedural unconscionability.
CV2129 - Mutual mistake.
CV2130 - Unilateral mistake.
CV2131 - Third-party beneficiary.
CV2132 - Assignment.
CV2133 - Modification.
CV2134 - Abandonment.
CV2135 - Expectation damages - General.
CV2136 - Consequential damages.
CV2137 - Reliance damages.
CV2138 - Damages for non-performance.
CV2139 - Mitigation and avoidance.
CV2140 - Damages. Reasonable certainty.
CV2141 - Nominal damages.
CV2201 - Construction Contract Instruction Notes
CV2202 - Compliance with public bidding instructions.
CV2203 - “Responsive bid” defined.
CV2204 - “Responsible bid” defined.
CV2205 - Contractor’s right to withdraw bid.
CV2206 - Owner’s duty to inform.
CV2207 - Contractor’s right to rely on owner-furnished information.
CV2208 - Promissory estoppel.
CV2209 - Defective plans and specifications.
CV2210 - Contractor’s duty to inquire about or investigate specific information provided by owner.
CV2211 - Claim for damages due to interference.
CV2212 - Claim for additional costs due to acceleration.
CV2213 - Claim for additional costs/time due to denial of access to worksite.
CV2214 - Claim for extra work.
CV2215 - Additional time or compensation for extra work.
CV2216 - Waiver of written change notice requirement.
CV2217 - “Waiver” defined.
CV2218 - Claim for extra work due to site conditions different from contract terms (Type 1 differing site condition).
CV2219 - Claim for extra work due to unusual site conditions unknown to the parties. (Type 2 differing site condition).
CV2220 - Cardinal changes.
CV2221 - Implied contract or unjust enrichment.
CV2222 - Contractor’s claim for time. Delay not caused by the contractor.
CV2223 - Contractor’s claim for damages for delay caused by owner.
CV2224 - Owner’s claim for damages for delay caused by contractor.
CV2225 - Concurrent delay.
CV2226 - Damages for delay.
CV2227 - Right to suspend work due to non-payment.
CV2228 - Right to suspend work due to interference.
CV2229 - Contractor’s liability for breach of warranty of workmanship and habitability.
CV2230 - Contractor’s liability for defective work.
CV2231 - Damages for contractor’s defective work.
CV2233 - Termination for cause.
CV2234 - Termination for convenience.
CV2235 - Damages for termination for convenience.
CV2236 - Damages for owner’s breach that prevents contractor’s performance.
CV2237 - Liquidated damages.
CV2238 - Accord and satisfaction.
CV2239 - Impossibility.
CV2240 - Frustration of purpose.
CV2241 - Mutual mistake.
CV2242 - Unilateral mistake.
CV2243 - Mitigation of damages.
CV2601 - Eminent Domain Committee Notes
CV2602 - Condemnation proceedings.
CV2603 - Definition of just compensation.
CV2604 - Burden of proof.
CV2605 - Fair market value.
CV2606 - Fair market value of easement.
CV2607 - Highest and best use.
CV2608 - Reasonable probability of change in zoning or land use restriction.
CV2609 - Verdict based on testimony of witnesses.
CV2610 - Viewing of property.
CV2611 - Project influence.
CV2612 - Value of undeveloped land.
CV2613 - Value of improved property.
CV2614 - Business injury or loss of profits.
CV2615 - Interest and moving expenses.
CV2616 - Severance damages.
CV2617 - Reasonable cost to restore as measure of severance damages.
CV2618 - Access.
CV2619 - Vested right of access.
CV2620 - Special benefits.
CV2621 - Apportionment of just compensation among multiple interests.
CV2622 - Apportionment of just compensation between owner and tenant.
CV2801 - An organization acts through its agents.
CV2802 - Actual authority.
CV2803 - Apparent authority.
CV2804 - Approval of conduct.
CV2805 - “Scope of employment” defined.
CV2806 - Deviation from scope of employment.
CV2807 - Scope of employment; travel to and from work.
CV2808 - Scope of employment; dual purpose.
CV2809 - Scope of employment; intentional act.
CV2810 - Joint venture defined.
CV2811 - Liability of [partnership/joint venture] for acts of [partner/joint venturer.
CV2812 - Liability of parents or legal guardians for property damage caused by a minor.
CV2813 - Liability of a person who gives a minor permission to drive his vehicle.
CV2814 - Independent contractor defined.
CV2815 - Liability for independent contractor.
CV2815A - Principal retains control over manner and means of the injury-causing aspect of the work.
CV2815B - Principal may remain liable despite delegating duty.
CV2815C - Inherently dangerous work.