EZRCP · Colorado · Chapter 1 - Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders · C.R.C.P. 51

C.R.C.P. 51. — Instructions to Jury

Colorado · Chapter 1 - Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders

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Rule text

The parties shall tender jury instructions pursuant to C.R.C.P. 16(g). All instructions shall be submitted to the parties, who shall make all objections thereto before they are given to the jury. Only the grounds so specified shall be considered on motion for a new trial or on appeal or certiorari. Before argument, the court shall read its instructions to the jury but shall not comment upon the evidence. Such instructions shall be taken by the jury when it retires. All instructions offered by the parties, or given by the court, shall be filed with the clerk and, with the endorsement thereon indicating the action of the court, shall be taken as part of the record of the cause.

Notes

Source: Entire rule amended and adopted April 14, 1994, effective January 1, 1995, for all cases filed on or after that date; entire rule amended and effective September 10, 2009.