Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 31.06

Collateral Next of Kin Surviving

If you decide for the plaintiff on the question of liability, you must then fix the amount of

money which will reasonably and fairly compensate the [lineal and collateral next of kin] of the

decedent for the pecuniary loss proved by the evidence to have resulted to [the next of kin] from

the death of the decedent.

“Pecuniary loss” may include loss of money, benefits, goods, services, [and] society [and

sexual relations].

Where a decedent leaves [lineal next of kin], the law recognizes a presumption that the

[lineal next of kin] has sustained some substantial pecuniary loss by reason of the death. The weight

to be given this presumption is for you to decide from the evidence in this case.

In determining pecuniary loss, you may consider what the evidence shows concerning the

following:

[1. What (money,) (benefits,) (goods,) (and) (services) the decedent customarily

contributed in the past;]

[2. What (money,) (benefits,) (goods,) (and) (services) the decedent was likely to have

contributed in the future;]

[3. Decedent's personal expenses (and other deductions);]

[4. Decedent’s age;]

[5. Decedent’s health;]

[6. Decedent’s physical and mental characteristics;]

[7. Decedent’s habits of (industry,) (sobriety,) (and) (thrift);]

[8. Decedent’s occupational abilities;]

[9. The grief, sorrow, and mental suffering of [next of kin];]

[10. The relationship between [next of kin] and [decedent].]

Instruction and Notes on Use revised June 2021; Comment revised October 2007.