Del. P.J.I. Civ. § 1.1

VOIR DIRE

Good Morning:

We are about to select a jury in the case of __________ v. __________. The

plaintiff,_____________, has sued the defendant, ____________, claiming that

[____________].

o We estimate that the trial will take ___ days.

o Do you know anything about this case, through personal knowledge,

discussion with anyone, the news media, or any other source?

o Do you know any of the parties in this case or their employees, friends,

or relatives?

o The plaintiff is represented by ______________, of the law firm

___________.

The defendant is represented by ______________, of the law firm

___________.

o Do you know the attorneys in this case or any other attorney or

employee in their firms?

o Do you know any of the following persons who might be called to

testify as witnesses:

_______________________ _______________________

_______________________ _______________________

_______________________ _______________________

[Add any additional voir dire questions here.]

o Do you have any bias or prejudice either for or against the plaintiff or

defendant?

o Do you have any particular or personal opinions or attitudes about

[cause of action] cases, or about lawsuits involving [claim]?

o Have any of your relatives or close friends been a party to a [cause of

action] case?

o Do you have any physical impairment (hearing, sight, etc.) or mental

condition that would make it difficult to participate effectively as a jury in this case?

o Is there any reason why you cannot give this case your undivided

attention and render a fair and impartial verdict?

o Are you currently or have you recently been prosecuted for a felony

offense?

If your answer to any of these questions is YES, or if you cannot serve for ___

days,

(_______ __, 20__ through ________ __, 20__), please raise your hand.