5.20 DEFINITION: PRETEXT

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 8th Circuit - Civil - Intentional Torts
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-8THCIR-JURY-5-20
• Format: Word

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http://www.juryinstructions.ca8.uscourts.gov/8th%20Circuit%20Manual%20of%20Model%20Civil%20Jury%20Instructions.pdf 5.20 Definition: Pretext is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something. It is a lie or a false pretense used to deceive or manipulate someone. Pretexts can be used in both legal and illegal activities. There are two types of 5.20 Definition: Pretext. The first type is “legal pretext” which is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something that is not illegal. For example, a person might give a false reason for entering a property or a false reason for asking someone questions. The second type is “illegal pretext” which is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something that is illegal. For example, a person might give a false reason for entering a property or a false reason for asking someone questions in order to obtain information for a crime.

5.20 Definition: Pretext is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something. It is a lie or a false pretense used to deceive or manipulate someone. Pretexts can be used in both legal and illegal activities. There are two types of 5.20 Definition: Pretext. The first type is “legal pretext” which is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something that is not illegal. For example, a person might give a false reason for entering a property or a false reason for asking someone questions. The second type is “illegal pretext” which is a false reason or motive given to conceal the real purpose of something that is illegal. For example, a person might give a false reason for entering a property or a false reason for asking someone questions in order to obtain information for a crime.