NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Civil 810.46
WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES-PAIN AND SUFFERING.
Damages for (name deceased's) death also include fair
compensation for the actual physical pain and mental suffering1
experienced by (name deceased) between the time of his injury and the
time of his death. You may consider:
[the nature, extent and degree of the injury(ies) sustained by
(name deceased)2]
[the length of time (name deceased) lived and was conscious3 of
his pain and suffering]
[state any other factor supported by the evidence].
There is no fixed formula for valuing physical pain and mental
suffering. You will determine what is fair compensation by applying logic
and common sense to the evidence.
History
N.C.P.I.—Civil 810.46 (January 2000). Prepared by the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges' Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, assisted by the UNC School of Government; published by the School of Government.
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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