FORM 416.39 MODEL FORM OF VERDICT FOR ACCOUNT STATED 
VERDICT
1.	Did (claimant) prove that (claimant) and (defendant) had a transaction(s) between them?
	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.	a. Did (claimant) prove that (claimant) and (defendant) agreed upon the balance due?
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to 2.a. is NO, please answer question 2.b. If your answer to question 2.a. or b. is YES, please answer question 3.
2.	b. Did (claimant) prove that (claimant) rendered a statement to (defendant) and (defendant) failed to object within a reasonable time to a statement of (defendant’s) account?
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to 2.b. 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.b. is YES, please answer question 3.
3.	Did (defendant) expressly or implicitly promise to pay (claimant) [the balance] [amount set forth in the statement]?
	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, please answer question 4.
4.	Has (defendant) not paid (claimant) [any] [all] of the amount owed under the account?
	YES ..........	NO ..........
If your answer to question 4 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 4 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 416.39
This model verdict form should be used in conjunction with Standard Jury Instruction—Contract and Business 416.39 (Account Stated).