CACI VF-1720 Slander of Title

VF-1720 Slander of Title

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We answer the questions submitted to us as follows:

1.Did [name of defendant] [make a statement/[specify other act, e.g., record a deed] that cast doubts about [name of plaintiff]’s ownership of the property?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 1 is yes, then answer question 2. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

2.[Was the statement made to a person other than [name of plaintiff]/[Specify other publication, e.g., Did the deed become a public record]]?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 2 is yes, then answer question 3. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

3.Did [name of plaintiff] in fact own the property?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 3 is yes, then answer question 4. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

4.Did [name of defendant] [know that/act with reckless disregard of the truth or falsity as to whether] [name of plaintiff] owned the property?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 4 is yes, then answer question 5. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

5.Did [name of defendant] know or should [he/she/nonbinary pronoun] have recognized that someone else might act in reliance on the [statement/e.g., deed], causing [name of plaintiff] financial loss?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 5 is yes, then answer question 6. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

6.Did [name of plaintiff] in fact suffer immediate and direct financial harm because someone else acted in reliance on the [statement/e.g., deed]?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 6 is yes, then answer question 7. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

7.Was [name of defendant]’s conduct a substantial factor in causing [name of plaintiff]’s harm?

 Yes   No

If your answer to question 7 is yes, then answer question 8. If you answered no, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

8.What are [name of plaintiff]’s damages?

[a.Past economic loss: $]

[b.Future economic loss: $]

TOTAL $

After [this verdict form has/all verdict forms have] been signed, notify the [clerk/bailiff/court attendant] that you are ready to present your verdict in the courtroom.

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