Model Utah Jury Instructions – Published for Comment

The Utah Judicial Council invites comments about these proposed jury instructions. To view the proposed instructions, click on the link below the instruction batch. To view or submit comments, click on the "comment" button. Comments cannot be acknowledged, but all will be considered. A name and email address must be included with your comment. Comments are saved to a buffer for review before publication.

Category: Emotional Distress

Posted: January 10, 2017

Civil Jury Instructions – Emotional Distress – Comment period expired February 25, 2017

The following proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions address emotional distress:

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.
CV1506 – Definition of “zone of danger.”

Click here to view a pdf version of proposed Model Utah Civil Jury Instructions 1501-1506.

Please reference the instruction number(s) in your comments.