New Hampshire Jury Instruction - 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Supplemental Damage
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11C-6-1-0
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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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. New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General Keywords: New Hampshire, jury instruction, attorney's fees, court costs, general, types Description: New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General provides guidance to the jury regarding the allocation of attorney's fees and court costs in legal cases. This instruction aims to ensure that jurors have a clear understanding of the principles and factors involved in determining attorney's fees and court costs. By considering various types and aspects of these fees and costs, the instruction aims to assist the jury in making informed decisions within the legal framework. Types of New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General: 1. Determining Reasonable Attorney's Fees and Expenses: This type focuses on instructing the jury on the factors they should consider while determining reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. It provides guidance on evaluating the nature and complexity of the case, the skill and reputation of the attorney, the customary fees in the local area, the time and labor involved, and the results achieved. 2. Assessing Recoverable Court Costs: This type focuses on instructing the jury on determining recoverable court costs that can be awarded to the prevailing party. It provides guidance on identifying the various types of court costs, such as filing fees, transcript costs, copying expenses, expert witness fees, and other reasonable expenses incurred during the legal proceedings. 3. Evaluation of Factors Supporting or Opposing Attorney's Fees: This type focuses on instructing the jury on evaluating factors that support or oppose the awarding of attorney's fees. It includes considerations such as the reasonableness of the hours billed, the success achieved, the complexity of the case, the skill required, the attorney's reputation, and any other relevant circumstances that could affect the determination. 4. Determining the Proportion of Attorney's Fees: This type focuses on instructing the jury on determining the proportion of attorney's fees that should be awarded to the prevailing party. It provides guidance on balancing the reasonable fees incurred with the success achieved, the difficulty of the legal issues involved, and the party's overall efforts in the litigation process. Remember, these instructions are subject to the specific facts and circumstances of each case. It is important for the jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented and apply the appropriate New Hampshire law to reach a fair and just determination regarding attorney's fees and court costs.

New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General Keywords: New Hampshire, jury instruction, attorney's fees, court costs, general, types Description: New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General provides guidance to the jury regarding the allocation of attorney's fees and court costs in legal cases. This instruction aims to ensure that jurors have a clear understanding of the principles and factors involved in determining attorney's fees and court costs. By considering various types and aspects of these fees and costs, the instruction aims to assist the jury in making informed decisions within the legal framework. Types of New Hampshire Jury Instruction — 6.1 Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In General: 1. Determining Reasonable Attorney's Fees and Expenses: This type focuses on instructing the jury on the factors they should consider while determining reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. It provides guidance on evaluating the nature and complexity of the case, the skill and reputation of the attorney, the customary fees in the local area, the time and labor involved, and the results achieved. 2. Assessing Recoverable Court Costs: This type focuses on instructing the jury on determining recoverable court costs that can be awarded to the prevailing party. It provides guidance on identifying the various types of court costs, such as filing fees, transcript costs, copying expenses, expert witness fees, and other reasonable expenses incurred during the legal proceedings. 3. Evaluation of Factors Supporting or Opposing Attorney's Fees: This type focuses on instructing the jury on evaluating factors that support or oppose the awarding of attorney's fees. It includes considerations such as the reasonableness of the hours billed, the success achieved, the complexity of the case, the skill required, the attorney's reputation, and any other relevant circumstances that could affect the determination. 4. Determining the Proportion of Attorney's Fees: This type focuses on instructing the jury on determining the proportion of attorney's fees that should be awarded to the prevailing party. It provides guidance on balancing the reasonable fees incurred with the success achieved, the difficulty of the legal issues involved, and the party's overall efforts in the litigation process. Remember, these instructions are subject to the specific facts and circumstances of each case. It is important for the jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented and apply the appropriate New Hampshire law to reach a fair and just determination regarding attorney's fees and court costs.