US-CA3 · jury_instructions
3d Cir. Model Jury Instr. (Civil) 4.5
Section 1983 – Deprivation of a Federal Right
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[I have already instructed you on the first element of [plaintiff ’s] claim, which requires 5
[plaintiff] to prove that [defendant] acted under color of state law.] 6
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The second element of [plaintiff’s] claim is that [defendant] deprived [him/her] of a federal 8
[constitutional right] [statutory right]. 9
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[Insert instructions concerning the relevant constitutional or statutory violation.] 11
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- 2026-08-19
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- 2026-08-19
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