Civil Jury Instructions - Print

The only full set of civil jury instructions in Canada

This publication is essential for: Canadian trial judges and litigators working with civil juries

Current to: November 1, 2024

Jury trials involve an immense amount of work, especially when it comes to researching and writing charges. With approximately 100 standard, plain language instructions on jury trial procedure, evidence, torts, defences, and damages, Civil Jury Instructions does the heavy lifting for you. User notes and annotations to the instructions alert you to the relevant legal authorities, provide warnings, and offer alternative language. Checklists, sample questions, and a user guide help you effectively prepare for your jury trial. 

With this resource, you will be able to:

• understand the specific evidence required to prove a particular action or defence
• save time researching, drafting, and updating your collection of civil jury instructions
  
• effectively prepare for trial

Buy your copy and communicate clearly to civil juries today! View a sample from this book!

Highlights of the 2025 Update include:

New or revised Instructions and User Notes

• revised Instruction on procedure where jury wishing to ask question of a witness
• added Instruction on standard of care for athletes playing team sports
• revised language in Instruction from "mastery of the English language" to "capability in the English language"
• revised User Note that B.C. case law indicates it may no longer be possible to consider award above rough upper limit, revised Instruction
• added Instruction with User Note where evidence indicates plaintiff had pre-existing condition that may have negatively affected earning potential regardless of defendant’s negligence

Dozens of new case law authorities from the BCCA and BCSC

• civil jury procedure
• opening comments to panel
• introductory instructions and instructions on evidence
• negligence
• defences including contributory negligence, illegality
• medical negligence
• occupier's liability
• wrongful dismissal
• defamation
• sexual assault
• damages including personal injury, fatal accidents

Discover all of our Litigation resources here

CLEBC Legal Editor
L. Joy Tataryn
jtataryn@cle.bc.ca

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