Is it reversible error for the judge to refuse the defense counsel's request to instruct the jury in a civil case?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Wright, 593 F.2d 105 (9th Cir. 1979):

1. Was it reversible error for the judge to refuse the jury instruction which the defense counsel premised on United States v. Swiderski, 548 F.2d 445 (2d Cir. 1977)?

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