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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 700.04
Substantial Performance by Plaintiff
To recover on [his][her][its] claim, the plaintiff must prove [he][she][it] substantially
performed what the contract required of [him][her][it] or [had a valid excuse for not doing so]. In
this case, plaintiff must prove [he][she][it]
[Identify what the defendant claims plaintiff failed to do or state the excuse plaintiff claims
for not performing.]
You will address this issue in question ____ on your verdict.
Instruction and Notes on Use revised November 2025.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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