Ruling by
Sandra L. MarguliesLower Court
Napa County Superior CourtLower Court Judge
Michael J. Byrne
Modified jury instruction asking jurors to base their finding on a particular outcome that was entirely speculative was misleading and thus had a prejudicial effect led to reversible error.
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