M Civ JI 97.09 Juror Oath Following Selection

Members of the jury. I will now ask you to stand and swear or affirm to perform your duty to try this case justly and to reach a true verdict. Please rise and raise your right hand:

Do you solemnly swear or affirm that, in this case now before the court, you will justly decide the questions submitted to you and unless you are discharged by the Court from further deliberation, you will render a true verdict; that you will render your verdict only on the evidence introduced and in accordance with the instructions of the Court?

History

M Civ JI 97.09 was added March 2005. Amended July 2024.