Section 12.12 Withdrawal Instructions

LibraryCivil Trial Practice 2015 Supp

I. (§12.12) Withdrawal Instructions

Withdrawal instructions are used to remove from the jury’s consideration false issues, improperly admitted evidence, or evidence of an abandoned issue. MAI 34.02 [1978 Revision] provides the form for most cases. MAI 34.03 [1969 New] and MAI 34.04 [1978 New] are intended for eminent domain and FELA cases, respectively.

The giving of a withdrawal instruction is not a matter of right; it is discretionary with the trial court. The description of the issue or evidence being...

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