AMI 301 Fault—Definition
Ark. Model Jury Instr., Civil AMI 301
Arkansas Model Jury Instructions-Civil
December 2023 Update
Chapter 3. Negligence, Fault, and Ordinary Care
AMI 301 Fault—Definition
When I use the word “fault” in these instructions, I mean [negligence][and][assumption of risk][and][breach of warranty][and][willful misconduct][and][supplying a product in a defective condition].
NOTE ON USE
Use this instruction when the term “fault” is used in another instruction. It may be preferable to give this instruction immediately before the instruction using the term “fault.”
COMMENT
This instruction is based on Ark. Code Ann. § 16-64-122(c).
Comparative fault is inapplicable in cases involving intentional torts. Whitlock v. Smith, 297 Ark. 399, 762 S.W.2d 782 (1989); Kellerman v. Zeno, 64 Ark. App. 79, 983 S.W.2d 136 (1998).
As to assumption of risk, see Comment to AMI 306.
© 2023 Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions-Civil
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