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The document discusses the criteria for awarding punitive damages to a Plaintiff if the Defendant's actions are found to be malicious or recklessly indifferent to the Plaintiff's federally protected rights. It outlines that if the Plaintiff prevails, the jury has discretion to impose punitive damages as a punishment and deterrent, taking into account the Defendant's financial resources.

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Are jury instructions binding?

Model, standard, and pattern instructions are not binding, so a trial court may modify them as necessary to fit the circumstances of the case. A court will often reject parties proposed jury instructions if there are model instructions available on the topic, in an effort to avoid bias or manipulation.

What are two things a juror should never do?

Dont talk about the case, or issues raised by the case with anyone, including other jurors, while the trial is going on, and dont let others talk about the case in your presence, even family members. If someone insists on talking to you or another juror about the case, please report the matter to a court employee.

Who decides the amount and type of damages?

The type and amount of damages paid will be determined by the civil court in charge of the case. In a jury trial, the jury will determine the award. The plaintiff can also opt for a judge-only trial (also called a bench trial). In a bench trial, the judge makes the final determination on damages.

How does a jury decide damages?

Juries are left to make their decisions, based on the evidence presented to them, and how the evidence is presented. Some types of evidence about your injuries and your damages are easy to value: injuries or damages that are countable, are easy for a jury to calculate.

Does a jury determine damages?

The jury is then responsible for determining what amount of damages, if any, will be awarded to the plaintiff. When they do this, they will be awarding a verdict as opposed to a settlement.

How are damages determined?

Damages are imposed if the court finds that a party breached a duty under contract or violated some right. The sum of money included in the damages can be compensatory damages that are calculated based on the harmed partys actual loses, or punitive damages intended to punish the wrongdoer.

What is the burden of proof in jury instructions?

Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (2025 edition) The parties must persuade you, by the evidence presented in court, that. what they are required to prove is more likely to be true than not true. This is referred to as the burden of proof.

What is the difference between a jury charge and a jury instruction?

Jury instructions are given to the jury by the judge, who usually reads them aloud to the jury. The judge issues a judges charge to inform the jury how to act in deciding a case.

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