23.01 [1981 Revision] Verdict Directing-Assault

Instruction No 1 23.01 [1981 Revision] Verdict Directing--Assault Your verdict must be for plaintiff if you believe: First, defendant (here describe act such as "pointed a gun at plaintiff" ) with the intent to cause plaintiff (or if some other person here describe such person ) [offensive contact] [bodily harm] [apprehension of offensive contact] [apprehension of bodily harm], and Second, defendant thereby caused plaintiff to be in apprehension of [bodily harm] [offensive contact]. * [unless you believe plaintiff is not entitled to recover by reason of Instruction Number (here insert number of affirmative defense instruction ) ].