CT · jury_instructions
Conn. Civ. Jury Instr. 2.8-1
Directed Verdict
After hearing a motion at the close of the evidence, I have determined that the plaintiff has failed
to present the proof that the law requires to prevail on ((his/her) claim / some of (his/her) claims,
namely, ____________________). Since I have made this legal determination, I am directing
you that the law requires that you render a verdict in favor of the defendant [on count[s] _____].
The verdict form which you will use for this purpose is headed "Defendant's Verdict."
<Describe finding for defendant on particular counts on the verdict form>. You should elect a
foreperson, who should sign this verdict form on behalf of the jury at the direction of the court.
Provenance
- Source
- jud.ct.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-23
- Edition
- 2026-08-23
- Content hash
175c8cb940099a57af668620e4f904b7f037f8d24af66f89afcc548f65c051da
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