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Fla. Std. Jury Instr. (Civ.) 451.13

BURDEN OF PROOF ON DEFENSE ISSUES

activein force · 2026-07-06 – presentact-effective-date

If the greater weight of the evidence does not support (defendant’s) defense[s] of (describe defense) and the greater weight of the evidence supports (claimant’s) claim, then [your verdict should be for (claimant) in the total amount of [his] [her] damages].

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Retrieved: 2026-08-18
Edition: 2026-08-18
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