What is the test for giving instructions to a jury in a civil case?
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The following excerpt is from Brown v. Link Belt Corp., 565 F.2d 1107 (9th Cir. 1977):
8 "A trial judge need not give an instruction proposed by counsel on either side, provided he gives adequate instructions on each element of the case."
United States v. Garcia-Rodriguez, 558 F.2d 956 (decided August 18, 9th Cir. 1977). Cf. cases cited therein.
"If the jury is fairly and adequately instructed the requirements of the law are satisfied."
Moore's Manual of Federal Practice and Procedure, Vol. 5a 22.07(2).
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