The 6.1 Preliminary Jury Instruction-FELA (45 U.S.C. Sec. 51 and 53) is a set of instructions given to a jury before they begin deliberating a case brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELL). This set of instructions is intended to help jurors understand their role in the trial and the legal principles they would need to consider when making their decision. Specifically, this instruction provides jurors with the legal definition of negligence, explains the burden of proof, and outlines the elements of a successful FELL claim. The instruction also defines contributory negligence and explains how it affects a plaintiff's ability to recover damages under FELL. There are two versions of this instruction — one for the plaintiff and one for the defendant.