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OUJI-CIV No. 9.51
Willful and Wanton Conduct —Definition
Willful and Wanton Conduct —Definition
The conduct of [Defendant] was willful and wanton if [Defendant]
was either aware, or did not care, that there was a substantial and
unnecessary risk that the conduct would cause serious injury to others. In
order for the conduct to be willful and wanton, it must have been
unreasonable under the circumstances, and also there must have been a high
probability that the conduct would cause serious harm to another person.
OUJI 3d (Rev. 2009) Chapter 9
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- 2026-08-23
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