UJI 13-1650 NMRA
UJI 13-1650. Spoliation of evidence.
_________________ (name of plaintiff) says in this case that
___________________ (name of defendant) intentionally [disposed of, destroyed,
mutilated or significantly altered] evidence relevant to a [potential lawsuit] [lawsuit]. In
order to prove intentional spoliation of evidence, ___________________ (plaintiff) must
prove each of the following:
1. There was [a lawsuit] [the potential for a lawsuit];
2. ___________________ (defendant) knew there was [a lawsuit] [the potential for
a lawsuit];
3. ___________________ (defendant) disposed of, destroyed, mutilated or
significantly altered potential evidence;
4. By defendant’s conduct __________________’s (defendant’s) sole intent was to
disrupt or defeat a potential lawsuit;
5. The destruction or alteration of the evidence resulted in __________________’s
(plaintiff’s) inability to prove plaintiff’s case;
6. ___________________ (plaintiff) suffered damages as a result of the destruction
or alteration.