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District Court Civil Model Jury Instructions Table of Contents
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Civil model jury instructions for use in the District Court
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Instructions before and during trial
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1.02 Questions to Witnesses from Jurors
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Final instructions
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2.00 Function of the Judge, Counsel, Jury
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2.02 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
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2.04 Impeachment by Prior Inconsistent Statement
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2.05 Rehabilitation by Prior Consistent Statement
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2.06 Impeachment by Prior Conviction
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2.11 Selection and Duties of the Foreperson
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2.12 Commencement of Deliberations
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Motor vehicle negligence
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3.01 Duty: Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
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3.04 Comparative Negligence Defense
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Premises liability
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4.00 Overview of Elements and Duty
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4.04 Comparative Negligence Defense
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Breach of contracts
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Breach of Contracts - Outline
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5.01 Formation of a Binding Contract
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5.06 Material Breach of Contract: Remedies; Excuse from Performance
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Index of Contract Jury Instructions
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Chapter 93A Consumer Protection
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6.00 Unfair or Deceptive Trade or Business Practices
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Issued June 2004
Residential summary process
Insurance
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8.00 Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
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Dog liability
Misrepresentation or fraud
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10.00 Intentional Misrepresentation or Fraud
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