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Wis JI-Civil 358

Subsequent Remedial Measures

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Evidence has been presented that, after the (accident) (event) (injury) which is the

subject of this action, the defendant (describe effort to warn, instruct, or correct after the

event). Evidence of these subsequent measures cannot be considered by you to prove that

the defendant was negligent or culpable in connection with the (accident) (event) (injury).

However, you may consider the actions taken after the (accident) (event) (injury) as proof

of (ownership) (control) (feasibility of precautionary measures1) (or credibility of any

witnesses)2.

History

Wis JI-Civil 358 (2021). Release No. 52. Wisconsin Court System, 2021. Prepared by the Wisconsin Civil Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference with the University of Wisconsin Law School; posted by the Wisconsin State Law Library with the University's permission.

Provenance

Source: wilawlibrary.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
Content hash: afbbe2b81f5b7e25ce3f0fc30207c3e86e9d3495097d4b56aa7ae41ac776ea3d

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