Connecticut Jury Instruction - 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11C-0-1-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs. Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense provides guidelines and instructions to the jury when determining liability in a personal injury case where the defense argues that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injuries. This instruction helps clarify the concept of comparative negligence and how it can affect the outcome of the case. Keywords: Connecticut, jury instruction, 1.1, comparative negligence defense, personal injury case, liability, negligence, plaintiff, injuries, concept, outcome. Different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense: 1. Ordinary Negligence: This instruction refers to cases where the plaintiff's conduct is measured against the standard of a reasonably prudent person. If the plaintiff's actions fall below this standard and contribute to their injuries, their damages may be reduced according to the degree of their negligence. 2. Gross Negligence: This instruction comes into play when the plaintiff's conduct is considered extremely careless or reckless, going beyond ordinary negligence. If the jury finds that the plaintiff acted with gross negligence, and it contributed to their injuries, their damages may be more significantly reduced or even barred entirely. 3. Modified Comparative Negligence: This instruction involves the "51% rule" or "50% bar rule," depending on the jurisdiction. If the jury determines that the plaintiff's negligence is 50% or less compared to the total negligence involved in the case, they may still recover damages, which will be reduced by their percentage of fault. However, if the plaintiff is found to be 51% or more at fault, they are barred from recovering any damages. 4. Pure Comparative Negligence: This instruction allows the plaintiff to recover damages regardless of their percentage of fault. The jury will determine the plaintiff's degree of negligence, and their damages will be reduced accordingly. For example, if the jury finds the plaintiff 30% at fault, they will receive damages for 70% of their total losses. Overall, Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense aims to ensure that the jury understands the legal concept of comparative negligence and its implications in a personal injury case. By providing clear guidelines and different types of comparative negligence instructions, it helps maintain fairness and accuracy during the jury's decision-making process.

Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense provides guidelines and instructions to the jury when determining liability in a personal injury case where the defense argues that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injuries. This instruction helps clarify the concept of comparative negligence and how it can affect the outcome of the case. Keywords: Connecticut, jury instruction, 1.1, comparative negligence defense, personal injury case, liability, negligence, plaintiff, injuries, concept, outcome. Different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense: 1. Ordinary Negligence: This instruction refers to cases where the plaintiff's conduct is measured against the standard of a reasonably prudent person. If the plaintiff's actions fall below this standard and contribute to their injuries, their damages may be reduced according to the degree of their negligence. 2. Gross Negligence: This instruction comes into play when the plaintiff's conduct is considered extremely careless or reckless, going beyond ordinary negligence. If the jury finds that the plaintiff acted with gross negligence, and it contributed to their injuries, their damages may be more significantly reduced or even barred entirely. 3. Modified Comparative Negligence: This instruction involves the "51% rule" or "50% bar rule," depending on the jurisdiction. If the jury determines that the plaintiff's negligence is 50% or less compared to the total negligence involved in the case, they may still recover damages, which will be reduced by their percentage of fault. However, if the plaintiff is found to be 51% or more at fault, they are barred from recovering any damages. 4. Pure Comparative Negligence: This instruction allows the plaintiff to recover damages regardless of their percentage of fault. The jury will determine the plaintiff's degree of negligence, and their damages will be reduced accordingly. For example, if the jury finds the plaintiff 30% at fault, they will receive damages for 70% of their total losses. Overall, Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.1 Comparative Negligence Defense aims to ensure that the jury understands the legal concept of comparative negligence and its implications in a personal injury case. By providing clear guidelines and different types of comparative negligence instructions, it helps maintain fairness and accuracy during the jury's decision-making process.