Each party must serve and file requested jury instructions and a proposed verdict form at least
seven (7) days before the first day of trial, unless ordered otherwise. At any time before closing
arguments, a party may present additional requested instructions relating to issues arising during
the trial.
(B) FORM OF REQUESTED INSTRUCTIONS
Requested jury instructions must be marked with the case number and must designate the party
filing the request. Each requested instruction must be numbered and written on a separate page,
along with a citation to authorities supporting the proposition of law stated in the instruction. A
party requesting an Eighth Circuit or North Dakota pattern jury instruction only needs to designate
the pattern jury instruction number and name, unless the pattern instruction is proposed to be
modified. If the pattern instruction is proposed to be modified, the entire proposed instruction must
be filed and must be clearly identified as modified.
Effective October 6, 2025
CIVIL RULES
