FL · jury_instructions
Fla. Std. Jury Instr. (Civ.) 407.9
BURDEN OF PROOF ON DEFENSE ISSUES
If the greater weight of the evidence supports [one or more of] (defendant’s) defense[s], your verdict should be for (defendant) and against (claimant). If, however, the greater weight of the evidence does not support (defendant’s) defense[s], and does support (claimant’s) claim, your verdict should be for (claimant) and against (defendant).
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- floridabar.org
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- 2026-08-18
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- 2026-08-18
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