Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases – Report No. 15-01 – Corrected Opinion
June 16, 2016
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida authorized a new instruction concerning failure to maintain evidence or keep a record and amendments addressing medical negligence, contributing causes of damages, and reduction of damages to present value. The Court authorized the instructions for publication and use without expressing an opinion on their legal correctness, and stated that parties may request alternative instructions or challenge their correctness. The instructions become effective when the opinion becomes final.