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10objection to the instruction. Along with the notation of the party objecting to or
requesting the instruction, the supplemental instruction should cite the legal
authority in support of the requested instruction and the specific basis for each
objection to the instruction. Objections should specifically and concisely set forth
the objectionable material in the proposed instruction. The numbering of
supplemental instruction should begin where the agreed-upon joint instructions
end. A sample of each type of instruction (agreed-upon and objected-to) is
attached for your reference.
(d)
If legal authority is cited that is not reported in the Southeastern Reporter or
Federal Reporters, copies of cited authority should be attached to the requested
instruction.
(e)
All instructions should be concise, understandable, and neutral statements of law.
Argumentative or formula instructions are improper, will not be given, and should
not be submitted.
(f)
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions may subject the
noncomplying party and/or its attorneys to sanctions.
Margaret B. Seymour
United States District Judge
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