AMI 2603 Definition—Improper Means

Arkansas Supreme Court Committee On Jury Instructions-Civil

Ark. Model Jury Instr., Civil AMI 2603

Arkansas Model Jury Instructions-Civil

December 2023 Update

Arkansas Supreme Court Committee On Jury Instructions-Civil

Chapter 26. Trade Secrets

AMI 2603 Definition—Improper Means

When I use the words “improper means” in these instructions, I mean the acquisition of a trade secret by [theft][or][bribery][or][misrepresentation][or][breach of a duty to maintain secrecy][or][inducing another to breach a duty of secrecy][or][espionage through any means].

NOTE ON USE

Use the instruction when the term “improper means” is used in another instruction. Choose the bracketed clauses applicable to the facts of each particular case.

COMMENT

This instruction is based on Ark. Code Ann. § 4-75-601.

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