Marker v. City of San Jose et al

Filing 121

DRAFT JURY VERDICT FORM. Signed by Judge Ronald M Whyte on 8/19/2014. (rmwlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/19/2014)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SAN JOSE DIVISION

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MERCEDES MARKER,

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Case No. C-09-05956-RMW

Plaintiff,
DRAFT JURY VERDICT FORM

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v.

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CITY OF SAN JOSE AND SON VU,

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Defendants.

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We, the jury, unanimously agree to the answers to the following questions and return them
under the instructions of this Court as the verdict in this case:
I. Federal Civil Rights

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a.

First Amendment

Did defendant Officer Vu violate plaintiff Marker’s right to be free from a violation of her
First Amendment rights of free speech and expression?
Yes ________

No________

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United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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b.

Fourth Amendment

Did defendant Officer Vu violate plaintiff Marker’s right to be free from an unreasonable
use of force?
Yes ________

No________

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II. State Claims

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a.

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Did defendant Officer Vu violate plaintiff Marker’s rights under California state law by

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interfering or attempting to interfere, by threats, intimidation or coercion, with the exercise

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or enjoyment by plaintiff Marker of a constitutional right?

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Yes ________

Civil Rights Claim

No________

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b.

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Did defendant Officer Vu falsely imprison plaintiff Marker?

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Yes ________

False Imprisonment

No________

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c.

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Did defendant Officer Vu commit a civil battery against plaintiff Marker?

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Yes ________

Battery

No________

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III. Damages (If Applicable)

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What do you find to be the total amount of any damages suffered by plaintiff Marker

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caused by the conduct on which you base your finding of liability?

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Answer:

$ _________________

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You have now reached the end of the verdict form and should review it to ensure it

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accurately reflects your unanimous determinations. The jury foreperson should sign and date the

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Verdict Form and return it to the Security Officer.

United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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SIGNED this _______ day of _____________, 2014.

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Jury Foreperson

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