402.10 Burden of Proof on Preliminary Issues If the greater weight of the evidence does not support (claimant)'s claim on [this issue] [these issues], that (describe preliminary issue), then your verdict on the claim of (claimant) [because of the claimed negligence of (name)] should be for (defendant). If, however, the greater weight of the evidence supports (claimant)'s claim on [this issue] [these issues], that (describe preliminary issue), then you shall consider the other issues on (claimant)'s claim.