31.24 [2005 New] Verdict Directing-Employment Discrimination-Missouri Human Rights Act

Instruction No 1 31.24 [2005 New] Verdict Directing--Employment Discrimination--Missouri Human Rights Act (Approved March 7, 2005; Effective July 1 , 2005) Your verdict must be for plaintiff if you believe: First, defendant (here insert the alleged discriminatory act, such as "failed to hire", "discharged" or other act within the scope of Section 213.055, RSMo) plaintiff, and Second, (here insert one or more of the protected classifications supported by the evidence such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, or disability) was a contributing factor in such (here, repeat alleged discriminatory act, such as "failure to hire", "discharge", etc.), and Third, as a direct result of such conduct, plaintiff sustained damage. * [unless you believe plaintiff is not entitled to recover by reason of Instruction Number (here insert number of affirmative defense instruction)]. (Approved March 7, 2005; Effective July 1, 2005)