{"id":505,"date":"2021-10-25T04:02:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T04:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdsourcelawyers.com\/judicial-council-california-civil-jury-instructions-caci\/?page_id=505"},"modified":"2022-05-02T21:55:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T21:55:17","slug":"caci-vf-402-negligence-fault-of-plaintiff-and-others-at-issue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crowdsourcelawyers.com\/judicial-council-california-civil-jury-instructions-caci\/caci-vf-402-negligence-fault-of-plaintiff-and-others-at-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"CACI VF-402 Negligence\u2014Fault of Plaintiff and Others at Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ku5h03hc-d38dd130137967c1f8a91427706ba1ea\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ku5h03hc-d38dd130137967c1f8a91427706ba1ea{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ku5h03hc-d38dd130137967c1f8a91427706ba1ea .av-special-heading-tag 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itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"SS_Banner\">VF-402\u00a0Negligence\u2014Fault of Plaintiff and Others at Issue<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">We answer the questions submitted to us as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">1.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of first defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] negligent?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of second defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] negligent?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Repeat as necessary for other defendants.<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If you answered yes for any defendant in question 1, then answer question 2 for that defendant. If you answered no for any defendant in question 1, insert the number zero next to that defendant\u2019s name in question 8. If you answered no for all defendants in question 1, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">2.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">For each defendant that received a \u201cyes\u201d answer in question 1, answer the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of first defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s negligence a substantial factor in causing harm to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of second defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s negligence a substantial factor in causing harm to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Repeat as necessary for other defendants.<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If you answered yes for any defendant in question 2, then answer question 3. If you answered no for any defendant in question 2, insert the number zero next to that defendant\u2019s name in question 8. If you did not answer yes for any defendant in question 2, stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">3.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">What are [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s total damages? Do not reduce the damages based on the fault, if any, of [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] or others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[a.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Past economic loss<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[lost earnings\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[lost profits\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[medical expenses\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[other past economic loss$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Total Past Economic Damages: $]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[b.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Future economic loss<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[lost earnings\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[lost profits\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[medical expenses\u00a0$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[other future economic loss$]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Total Future Economic Damages: $]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[c.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Past noneconomic loss, including [physical<br \/>\npain\/mental suffering:]$]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[d.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Future noneconomic loss, including [physical<br \/>\npain\/mental suffering:]$]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">TOTAL $<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] has proved any damages, then answer question 4. If [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] has not proved any damages, then stop here, answer no further questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">4.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] negligent?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If your answer to question 4 is yes, then answer question 5. If you answered no, insert the number zero next to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s name in question 8, skip question 5, and answer question 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">5.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s negligence a substantial factor in causing [his\/her\/<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">nonbinary pronoun<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] harm?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If your answer to question 5 is yes, then answer question 6. If you answered no, insert the number zero next to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s name in question 8 and answer question 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">6.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name\/description of first nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] negligent?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name\/description of second nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">] negligent?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Repeat as necessary for other nonparties<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">.]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If you answered yes for any person in question 6, then answer question 7 for that person. If you answered no for any person in question 6, insert the number zero next to that person\u2019s name in question 8. If you answered no for all persons in question 6, skip question 7 and answer question 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">7.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">For each person who received a \u201cyes\u201d answer in question 6, answer the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name\/description of first nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s negligence a substantial factor in causing harm to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Was [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name\/description of second nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s negligence a substantial factor in causing harm to [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u00a0Yes\u2003\u2003\u00a0No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Repeat as necessary for other nonparties<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">.]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">If you answered yes for any person in question 7, then answer question 8. If you answered no for any person in question 7, then insert the number zero next to that person\u2019s name in question 8 and answer question 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"SS_ListLabel\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">8.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"SS_ListItemContent\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">What percentage of responsibility for [<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]\u2019s harm do you assign to the following? Insert a percentage for only those who received \u201cyes\u201d answers in questions 2, 5, or 7:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"SS_Tablewrap\">\n<table class=\"SS_DataTable \" width=\"100%\" data-housestyle=\"Table\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"92\" \/>\n<col width=\"167\" \/>\n<col width=\"59\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Name of first defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Name of second defendant<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Name of plaintiff<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Name\/description of first nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">[<\/span><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Name\/description of second nonparty<\/span><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">]:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">TOTAL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">\u2009100\u2009%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div><span class=\"SS_LeftAlign\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Signed:<\/span>\u2002<span class=\"SS_Form_Input SS_BelowBlank SS_Form_SolidBorder\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Presiding Juror<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"SS_LeftAlign\"><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">Dated:\u2002<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"SS_bf\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_bf\">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. <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"SS_Note\">\n<h2 class=\"SS_HideShowSection SS_Expandable\"><\/h2>\n<div id=\"TRNotes_n_1\">\n<p><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">New September 2003; Revised April 2007, December 2009, December 2010, June 2014, December 2016, May 2020 <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crowdsourcelawyers.com\/\">Crowdsource Lawyers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crowdsourcelawyers.com\/judicial-council-california-civil-jury-instructions-caci\">https:\/\/crowdsourcelawyers.com\/judicial-council-california-civil-jury-instructions-caci<\/a><span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\"><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"SS_Note\">\n<h2 class=\"SS_HideShowSection SS_Expandable\">Directions for Use<\/h2>\n<div id=\"TRNotes_n_2\">\n<p>This verdict form is based on\u00a0CACI No. 400,\u00a0<span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Negligence\u2014Essential Factual Elements<\/span>,\u00a0CACI No. 405,\u00a0<span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Comparative Fault of Plaintiff<\/span>, and\u00a0CACI No. 406,\u00a0<span class=\"SS_it\" data-housestyle=\"EMPHASIS_it\">Apportionment of Responsibility<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The special verdict forms in this section are intended only as models. They may need to be modified depending on the facts of the case.<\/p>\n<p>If specificity is not required, users do not have to itemize all the damages listed in question 3. The breakdown is optional depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>This verdict form is designed for a single plaintiff, multiple defendants, and multiple nonparties who are alleged to have been negligent. If there are multiple plaintiffs, consider preparing a separate verdict form for each. If a coplaintiff is alleged to have been negligent and that coplaintiff\u2019s negligence is alleged to have harmed the plaintiff, treat the allegedly negligent coplaintiff as a nonparty in questions 6 and 7 and add the coplaintiff\u2019s name to the list of contributing persons in question 8 of the plaintiff\u2019s verdict form.<\/p>\n<p>If there are multiple causes of action, users may wish to combine the individual forms into one form. 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