Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 700.14V

[WITHDRAWN]

IPI 700.14V C&D (formerly numbered 700.12V C & D) is withdrawn.

Instruction withdrawn April 2016.

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700.14VD Question For Verdict Form (Fraud)

[-] Did the defendant prove the plaintiff committed fraud as stated in these instructions?

YES_____ NO _____

If your answer to question ______ is YES, then your deliberations are complete. You

should disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict

and sign it. If you answer to question _____ is NO, you should then answer question _____.

Verdict Form created April 2016.

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700.14VE Question For Verdict Form (Frustration of Purpose/Impossibility of

Performance)

[-] Did the defendant prove [impossibility of performance] [frustration of purpose] as stated

in these instructions?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is YES, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is NO, you should then answer question ____.

Verdict Form revised April 2016.

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700.14VF Questions For Verdict Form (Undue Influence: Fiduciary Relationship Claimed)

1.Did the defendant[s] prove that [he][she][it][they] ______ placed trust and confidence in

the plaintiff [or third party]?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

2. Did the defendant prove the plaintiff[s] [or third party] actually or impliedly agreed to

exercise [his][her][its][their] judgment on behalf of the defendant?

YES __ NO __

I f your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

3. Did the defendant prove the plaintiff [or third party] gained influence and superiority

over the defendant?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

4. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the contract was fair?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

5. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the defendant obtained

independent advice?

YES __ NO __

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If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

6. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the contract did not result from

undue influence over the defendant?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

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700.14VG Questions For Verdict Form (Undue Influence: Fiduciary Relationship Arising

Under Law)

1. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the contract was fair?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

2. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the contract did not result from

undue influence over the defendant?

YES __ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

3. Did the plaintiff prove by clear and convincing evidence the defendant obtained

independent advice?

YES__ NO __

If your answer to question ____ is NO, then your deliberations are complete. You should

disregard the remaining numbered questions and go to Verdict B at the end of this verdict and sign

it. If your answer to question ____ is YES, you should then answer question ____.

Verdict Form revised August 2016. Notes on Use revised November 2025.