Nassau New York Jury Instruction - Cash Expenditures Method

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Offenses Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• County: Nassau
• Control #: US-11CRO-81-4
• 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.

Nassau New York Jury Instruction — Cash Expenditures Method, also known as the Nassau County Cash Expenditures Method, is a legal instruction provided to juries during trials in Nassau County, New York. This jury instruction is designed to guide jurors on how to calculate damages or losses in personal injury or wrongful death cases based on the cash expenditures made by the plaintiff or their family. The Cash Expenditures Method is primarily used to determine economic damages, which is the measurement of the financial losses suffered by the plaintiff as a direct result of the injury or death caused by the defendant. This method focuses on the actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the plaintiff in order to assess the monetary value of their injuries or losses. The Nassau New York Jury Instruction for Cash Expenditures Method may vary depending on the specific case, but the general instructions typically cover the following key aspects: 1. Itemization of Expenditures: Jurors are instructed to carefully review and consider the documented cash expenditures presented by the plaintiff or their family. These expenditures may include medical bills, therapy expenses, medication costs, funeral expenses, and any other relevant financial losses incurred by the plaintiff. 2. Reasonable and Necessary Expenses: Jurors are instructed to determine whether the claimed expenditures are reasonable and necessary in relation to the injury or death suffered. They are asked to consider whether the expenses were directly caused by the defendant's actions and if they were reasonable in terms of the nature and extent of the injuries suffered. 3. Future Expenses: In cases where the plaintiff is likely to incur future expenses related to the injury or death, jurors may be instructed to consider those potential costs as well. These future expenses may include ongoing medical treatments, rehabilitation, or other necessary care. 4. Credibility of Evidence: Jurors are reminded to assess the credibility of the evidence presented by both the plaintiff and the defendant. They should weigh the credibility and reliability of the documents and testimonies provided, taking into account any inconsistencies, biases, or other factors that may affect the accuracy of the claimed cash expenditures. Different types of Nassau New York Jury Instruction — Cash Expenditures Method may exist depending on the specific legal circumstances or the preferences of the judge presiding over the case. However, variations within this instruction typically revolve around the specific types of damages or costs being claimed, the nature of the injuries involved, or any unique aspects of the case that require additional jury guidance.