In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases – Report No. 2014-02

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida authorized the Committee on Standard Jury Instructions to amend jury instructions 201.2 and 202.4, ordering the new language to be published and used. The Court noted it had jurisdiction under the state constitution and that the proposals were non‑controversial and based on the amendment to Rule 1.431. The order expressly does not endorse the correctness of the instructions and leaves room for further challenges.