Filed: Jun. 30, 2014
Latest Update: Jun. 30, 2014
Summary: SPECIAL VERDICT FORM RE OSCAR GRANT, JR. EDWARD M. CHEN, District Judge. We, the jury, answer the questions submitted to us as follows. OSCAR GRANT, JR. Question 1: Did OSCAR GRANT, JR. prove by a preponderance of the evidence that his relationship with Oscar Grant, III was a familial relationship such as one which involved deep attachments and commitments to one another which resulted in the sharing of a special community of thoughts, experiences and beliefs as well as the distinctively
Summary: SPECIAL VERDICT FORM RE OSCAR GRANT, JR. EDWARD M. CHEN, District Judge. We, the jury, answer the questions submitted to us as follows. OSCAR GRANT, JR. Question 1: Did OSCAR GRANT, JR. prove by a preponderance of the evidence that his relationship with Oscar Grant, III was a familial relationship such as one which involved deep attachments and commitments to one another which resulted in the sharing of a special community of thoughts, experiences and beliefs as well as the distinctively ..
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SPECIAL VERDICT FORM RE OSCAR GRANT, JR.
EDWARD M. CHEN, District Judge.
We, the jury, answer the questions submitted to us as follows.
OSCAR GRANT, JR.
Question 1:
Did OSCAR GRANT, JR. prove by a preponderance of the evidence that his relationship with Oscar Grant, III was a familial relationship such as one which involved deep attachments and commitments to one another which resulted in the sharing of a special community of thoughts, experiences and beliefs as well as the distinctively personal aspects of each others lives?
__________ Yes __________ No
Regardless of your answer, please answer Question Number 2.
Question 2:
Did OSCAR GRANT, JR. prove by a preponderance of the evidence that JOHANNES MEHSERLE acted against Oscar Grant, III with a purpose to harm unrelated to a legitimate law enforcement objective?
__________ Yes __________ No
If you answered "yes" to both Questions Number 1 and Number 2, please answer Question Number 3. If you answered "no" to either Question Number 1 or Number 2, STOP, and judgment will be entered in favor of Defendant JOHANNES MEHSERLE.
Question 3:
Did JOHANNES MEHSERLE cause injury or death to Oscar Grant, III?
__________ Yes _________ No
If you answered "yes" to Question Numbers 1, 2, and 3, please answer Question Numbers 4 and 5. If you answered "no" to either Question Number 1, 2, or 3, STOP, and judgment will be entered in favor of Defendant JOHANNES MEHSERLE.
If you answered "yes" to Question Numbers 1, 2, and 3, judgment will be entered in favor of Plaintiff OSCAR GRANT, JR.
Question 4:
If you find that OSCAR GRANT, JR. suffered damages (other than punitive damages) enter that amount here. If, on the other hand, you find that OSCAR GRANT, JR.'s rights were violated, but that he did not suffer any actual damages, you must enter nominal damages in an amount not to exceed $1.00.
$ _______________
Question 5:
Did OSCAR GRANT, JR. prove by a preponderance of the evidence that JOHANNES MEHSERLE's conduct was malicious, oppressive, or in reckless disregard of OSCAR GRANT, JR.'s rights?
__________ Yes __________ No
If you answered "yes," you now have the opportunity to award punitive damages. An award of punitive damages serves to punish an individual defendant and act as a deterrent for such future conduct, rather than pay someone back for what they lost. The jury may award punitive damages only if it concludes that JOHANNES MEHSERLE's conduct was either motivated by malicious, oppressive, or in reckless disregard of indifference to OSCAR GRANT, JR.'s rights.
What, if any, punitive damages do you award to OSCAR GRANT, JR.?
$ _______________
