Montana Jury Instruction - 4.4.3 Rule 10(b) - 5(c) Fraudulent Practice or Course of Dealing Stockbroker Churning - Violation of Blue Sky Law and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-4-4-3
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Montana Jury Instruction — 4.4.3 Rule 10(b— - 5(c) Fraudulent Practice or Course of Dealing Stockbroker Churning — Violation of Blue Sky Law and Breach of Fiduciary Duty is a set of guidelines provided to the jury in a stockbroker fraud case in Montana. This instruction specifically addresses the fraudulent practice of stockbroker churning, which involves excessive and unnecessary trading by a broker to generate excessive commissions at the expense of the client. Stockbroker churning is considered a violation of the Blue Sky Law, which aims to protect investors from fraudulent securities practices. It involves engaging in deceptive practices, making materially false statements, or omitting material information to induce clients to buy or sell securities. Additionally, stockbroker churning represents a breach of fiduciary duty, which is the legal obligation of a stockbroker to act in the best interests of the client and to avoid any conflicts of interest. Brokers owe their clients a duty of loyalty and must prioritize the client's financial well-being over their own. The Montana Jury Instruction — 4.4.3 Rule 10(b— - 5(c) Fraudulent Practice or Course of Dealing Stockbroker Churning — Violation of Blue Sky Law and Breach of Fiduciary Duty provides guidance to the jury on how to assess the evidence and decide whether the defendant stockbroker engaged in fraudulent practices, violated the Blue Sky Law, and breached their fiduciary duty. It outlines the elements that need to be proven, such as excessive trading, intentional misconduct, material misrepresentations, or omissions, and the impact on the client's investments. Different types or variations of this instruction may exist depending on the specific circumstances of the case. For instance, there could be specific instructions for different types of securities involved, varying levels of damages sought, or alternative legal theories of liability. However, the core elements surrounding fraudulent practices, stockbroker churning, Blue Sky Law violations, and breach of fiduciary duty are likely to remain constant in any version of this instruction.