Tennessee Jury Instruction 9.9.1 General Instruction — Including Partial Taking Instructions provides detailed guidance for jurors on how to evaluate cases involving partial takings in the state of Tennessee. This instruction aims to ensure that jurors have a clear understanding of the legal principles and considerations involved in these types of cases. Partial takings occur when the government exercises its power of eminent domain to acquire only a portion of a property, rather than the entire property. Jurors may come across various types of partial takings during their deliberations, each requiring specific instructions and considerations. Some different types of Tennessee Jury Instruction 9.9.1 General Instruction — Including Partial Taking Instructions are: 1. Partial Taking for Public Use: This type of instruction focuses on cases where the government acquires a portion of a property for a public use, such as the construction of a road, bridge, or public facility. Jurors will be informed about the principles guiding public use takings and how to assess the impact on the property owner. 2. Partial Taking for Private Use: In some instances, the government may acquire a portion of a property for private use, such as transferring it to another private entity for economic development purposes. This instruction will outline the legal standards and considerations when the government exercises its power of eminent domain for private use. 3. Assessment of Compensation: Jurors will be provided with instructions on how to determine fair compensation for the property owner in a partial taking case. They will be guided on assessing the market value of the portion taken, any damages to the remaining property, loss of access, and other relevant factors in order to reach a fair and just compensation amount. 4. Noncompensable Damage: This instruction addresses situations where the property owner claims damages, but those damages are deemed noncompensable. Jurors will learn about the legal principles and examples of noncompensable damages so that they can make informed decisions during deliberations. 5. Mitigation of Damages: Jurors may encounter scenarios where the property owner could have taken reasonable steps to mitigate their damages resulting from the partial taking. This instruction will guide jurors on the relevant legal principles and considerations surrounding the property owner's responsibility to mitigate their losses. Overall, Tennessee Jury Instruction 9.9.1 General Instruction — Including Partial Taking Instructions provides jurors with a comprehensive framework for evaluating cases involving partial takings. By understanding these instructions and applying the relevant legal principles, jurors can make well-informed decisions regarding fair compensation and the rights of property owners in the state of Tennessee.