Valiavacharska v. Celaya et al

Filing 136

PROPOSED VERDICT FORM. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 2/8/12. (jsclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Northern District of California

United States District Court

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ZHIVKA VALIAVICHARSKA,
Plaintiff,

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Case No.: CV 10-4847 JSC
[PROPOSED] VERDICT FORM

v.

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BRENDAN TINNEY,
Defendant.

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1. Do you find that defendant Brendan Tinney violated plaintiff Zhivka

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Valiavicharska’s constitutional rights by using excessive and unreasonable force

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when he hit her finger with his baton?

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YES _________

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NO _________

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If your answer is YES, then answer Questions 2 and 3. If you answered NO, stop here,

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answer no further questions, and have the Jury Foreperson sign and date this form.

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2. What do you find to be the total amount of damages suffered by plaintiff and
caused by Brendan Tinney’s excessive force?
$ ____________

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3. Do you find that Brendan Tinney acted either maliciously or in reckless disregard

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of plaintiff’s rights when he used excessive force such that punitive damages are

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justified?

Northern District of California

YES _________

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United States District Court

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NO _________

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PLEASE HAVE THE JURY FOREPERSON SIGN AND DATE THE VERDICT FORM,

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AND THEN INFORM THE COURT CLERK THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A VERDICT.

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Signed: ______________________________
Jury Foreperson

Dated: _______________

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