What is the standard of review applicable in assessing whether instructions in a personal injury case apply to a defendant?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Belmonte, F059761, Super. Ct. No. F09903119 (Cal. App. 2012):
The independent or de novo standard of review is applicable in assessing not only whether instructions correctly state the law but also whether instructions direct a finding adverse to a defendant by removing an issue from the jury's consideration. (People v.
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