IOWA CIVIL JURY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use plain English, simple, short and concrete words. 2. Make it look and sound like talk. 3. Use short sentences. 4. Use short paragraphs. 5. Omit unnecessary words. 6. Use active voice rather than passive. 7. Avoid negative forms, and especially double negatives. 8. Use personal pronouns, "I" for the Judge and "you" for the jury. 9. ................
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