M Civ JI 118.20 Libel - Economic Damages (Private Individual)

If you find that [ plaintiff ] is entitled to damages, then you should award [ plaintiff ] any economic damages that [ plaintiff ] has proven. By economic damages, I mean any tangible loss suffered by [ plaintiff ] as a result of [ defendant’s ] statement, such as lost wages, benefits, income, or profits. You should also award [ plaintiff ] any attorney fees incurred by [ plaintiff ] as a result of [ defendant’s ] statement.

Note on Use

This instruction should be used in a “private person case.” See MCL 600.2911(7).

History

M Civ JI 118.20 was added December 6, 2004.