M Civ JI 110.01 Introductory Instruction Where Wrongful Discharge Is Combined with Other Claims

In this case, plaintiff presents [ number of claims ]. One claim is that the termination of plaintiff’s employment violated [ a term or condition of the employment relationship / and / or / one or more of defendant’s employment policies ]. Another claim is that the termination was [ unlawful / discriminatory / other ] because [ describe discrimination or other claim ]. Each claim consists of different elements which plaintiff must prove. Each claim is entitled to separate consideration.

I will now instruct you on the law applicable to each claim.

Note on Use

Where there are more than two claims, this instruction should be modified accordingly.

History

M Civ JI 110.01 was added December 1990.