Texas PJC Malpractice 2022

J OINT AND S EVERAL L IABILITY

PJC 72.4

PJC 72.4

Question and Instructions—Aggravated Kidnapping as a Ground for Joint and Several Liability (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.013(b)(2)(C))

QUESTION ______ Did Don Davis , with the specific intent to do harm to others, act in concert with [ name(s) of person(s) or entity(ies) with whom or with which Don Davis acted in concert ] to commit aggravated kidnapping that was a proximate cause of the damages, if any, to Paul Payne ? Don Davis acts with specific intent to do harm with respect to the nature of Don Davis ’s conduct and the result of [ name(s) of person(s) or entity(ies) with whom or with which Don Davis acted in concert ]’s conduct when it is [ name(s) of person(s) or entity(ies) with whom or with which Don Davis acted in con cert ]’s conscious effort or desire to engage in the conduct for the purpose of doing substantial harm to others. “Aggravated kidnapping” means— 1. a person intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to— a. hold him for ransom or reward; or b. use him as a shield or hostage; or c. facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony; or d. inflict bodily injury on him or violate or abuse him sexually; or e. terrorize him or a third person; or f. interfere with the performance of any governmental or politi cal function; or 2. a person intentionally or knowingly abducts another person and uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________

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