FORM 416.3 MODEL FORM OF VERDICT FOR 
FORMATION OF CONTRACT
VERDICT

1.	Did (claimant) prove that the essential contract terms were clear enough so that the parties could understand what each party was required to do?
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to question 1 is NO, your verdict is for (defendant) on this claim, and you should not proceed further except to date and sign this verdict form and return it to the courtroom. If your answer to question 1 is YES, please answer question 2.
2.	Did (claimant) prove that (claimant) and (defendant) agreed to give each other something of value? [A promise to do something or not to do something may have value].
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to question 2 is NO, your verdict is for (defendant) on this claim, and you should not proceed further except to date and sign this verdict form and return it to the courtroom. If your answer to question 2 is YES, please answer question 3.
3.	Did (claimant) prove that (claimant) and (defendant) agreed to the essential terms of the contract?
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to question 3 is NO, your verdict is for (defendant) on this claim, and you should not proceed further except to date and sign this verdict form and return it to the courtroom. If your answer to question 3 is YES, your verdict is for (claimant) on this claim, and you should not proceed further except to date and sign this verdict form and return it to the courtroom.
	[Insert further instructions regarding proceeding to additional questions, as appropriate.]
NOTES ON USE FOR FORM 416.3
1.	This model verdict form should be used in conjunction with Standard Jury Instruction—Contract and Business 416.3 (Contract Formation—Essential Factual Elements).
	2.	This form should be given only when the existence of a contract is contested. If both parties agree that they had a contract, then the form relating to whether a contract was formed would not need to be given. Users should omit elements in this form that are not contested so that the jury can focus on contested issues. Include the bracketed language only if it is an issue in the case.