Exam Prep: Jury issues Flashcards
How can a court control a jury?
Via FRCP, Rules of Evidence, and jury instructions under FRCP 51.
How are jury instructions created?
Each litigant submits jury instruction proposal to the court, then judge decides what instructions to
give.
How do parties challenge jury instructions?
Must object on the record to the instruction or failure to give instruction stating grounds.
What happens if a party does not challenge jury instructions with an objection?
Their right to object is waived on appeal, except for plain error. 51.
What is the standard of review for jury instructions?
De novo, as it is a question of law.
How does court treat harmless errors in jury instructions?
They do not hve to reverse judgement on appeal.
What are pattern jury instructions?
Jury instructions collected by a local legal community based on precedent cases.
